S&P Indices unveils risk-control versions of GSCI, dynamic roll index

By Tali David

Minneapolis, Dec. 1 - S&P Indices announced the launch of the S&P Commodities Risk Control Index Series, according to a press release.

The index series is designed with a focus on liquidity and with the goal of supporting investment products such as index funds, index portfolios, and index futures and options, according to the company.

As part of this index series, the S&P GSCI risk control indices and the GSCI dynamic roll risk control indices were launched, each with four volatility levels: 5%, 8%, 10% and 12%.

"The S&P Commodities Risk Control Indices are designed for those investors who are interested in gaining exposure to the commodity asset class, but are concerned about high volatility," S&P vice president Alka Banerjee said in the release.

"By integrating a volatility control measure, this index series offers a new level of innovation for investors by providing access to the commodities market while seeking to control risk," Banerjee added in the release.

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