The Evolution of Russell US Equity Indexes [a webinar with Vanguard]

The Russell US Indexes were invented in 1984 to serve a particular need: Map the US stock market in its entirety, but only with those equities that are truly accessible to professional investors. The Russell US Indexes succeeded from the start because they were comprehensive, objective, predictable, modular and reliable. They offered something existing benchmarks did not. Although design of the indexes has been modernized to ensure they remain representative and useful to investors, these attributes are as accurate today as they were in 1984. Join experts from Vanguard and FTSE Russell as they discuss how Russell US Indexes have undergone a series of methodology enhancements over the last 40 years, the annual Russell Reconstitution, and current market opportunities. In this webinar, financial advisors will learn essential facts and methodology about the Russell US Indexes. Because deeper knowledge about how indexes work can drive better portfolio outcomes for wealth advisors: - Macro overview of the US equity markets and performance/growth relative to other regions. - Russell’s index construction, changes in methodology/eligibility requirements over the years and how this has led to better performance/company inclusion relative to competitors, and the upcoming Russell Recon. - Asset growth in indexing, collaboration with FTSE Russell, flows into the Vanguard Russell suite, and how advisors/investors can incorporate the ETFs into their portfolios. *** Please note that this webinar is addressed exclusively to professional investors in the US and/or jurisdictions where the mentioned investment products are approved for distribution. Vanguard ETFs are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by FTSE Russell or LSEG. Nor do FTSE Russell or LSEG make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in any of the products. Vanguard is not affiliated to FTSE Russell or LSEG.**