iBoxx indices

iBoxx indices offer broad benchmarking and liquid tradable index solutions that track bond markets globally. iBoxx fixed income indices are independent bond indices which are based on multi-source pricing for improved accuracy. They serve as tools for passive or active portfolio management, ETFs and structured products. The indices cover major and minor currencies in all key bond segments. The index rules offer broad coverage of the global bond universe and maintain minimum standards of investability and liquidity. This publicly available information includes constituent details, composition, calculation and rebalancing rules. Our indices methodology is flexible, allowing us to adapt to industry changes including adhering to necessary regulatory requirements. We include a wide range of analytical values and sub-index granularity by sector, rating, maturity and size which supports performance measurement and attribution analysis, while providing enhanced transparency. iBoxx indices provide the basis for over 150 ETFs globally and is the largest index provider to global corporate bond ETF issuers with over $100bn in AUM. Standardized Total Return Swaps contracts on iBoxx indices enable investors to gain or hedge exposure to the corporate bond and leveraged loan markets easily and efficiently and are utilizing standard trading documentation. Key features include, independent and multi-source pricing where inputs undergo rigorous data checks to provide the clearest view of the market. Liquidity through monthly re-balancing of most indices and regular reviews of all market segments to ensure constituent selection represents the performance of the global bond market; Flexibility by customisation of existing indices and ability to build new indices in collaboration with customers to meet specific investment criteria; Reliability through rigorous and comprehensive quality controls, and 24x7 global customer support.