The Credit Suisse Tech Edge Index is a rules-based multi-asset index that offers exposure to four equity ETFs known for their focus on innovation and technology. The Index implements a strategy that combines exposure to U.S. equities and fixed income and seeks to adapt to various market conditions. The Index also applies a bespoke volatility control mechanism designed by Salt Financial to identify changing market conditions using intraday data.
Index At A Glance
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Balanced:
A diversified range of components across equities and fixed income affording exposure to multi-asset opportunities -
Technological Edge:
An equity focus on the potential further growth of the technology and biotech sectors -
Risk Focus:
A risk-balanced equity strategy and a daily risk control mechanism intended to stabilize the overall level of risk of the Index -
Innovative:
A state-of-the-art technology relying on intraday analysis to dynamically adjust the exposure to equity, aiming at navigating changing market conditions
Key Characteristics
| Bloomberg Ticker | CSEATEDG <Index> |
| Category | Dynamic Asset Allocation |
| Return Type | Excess Return (it reflects the return of components net of the cost of funding) |
| Currency | USD |
| Live Date | January 14, 2021 |
| Index Calculation Fees | 0.5% p.a. deducted daily |
| Asset Class | U.S. Multi-Asset |
Please refer to the Risk Factors for additional information on the Index.