The STOXX revenue-based thematic indices use the FactSet Revere Business Industry Classification System (RBICS) data set, whose unique content sets provide a dynamic industry taxonomy. The highly granular and accurate sector and industry classification (up to 1,500 distinct sub-industries identified) allows a detailed breakdown of companies’ revenue sources, helping to identify and select businesses with substantial exposure to specific themes.
Key benefits
Broad universe
Thematic portfolios are derived from either the STOXX® Global Total Market Index or the STOXX® Developed Markets Total Market
Involvement screening
The indices employ one of the most granular sector analysis data sets for efficient representation of the theme
Minimum liquidity
We apply a trading value filter to avoid investments in illiquid securities
Guaranteed exposure
The indices select stocks most exposed to sectors associated with the specific theme, and weight the portfolio towards companies with the highest aggregate thematic exposure and the largest market capitalizations
Sustainable investing
ESG screenings are implemented within thematic portfolios
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