The U.S. stock market is a vital part of the global economy, and understanding its indices is key for anyone interested in investing. This guide breaks down the main American indices, how they operate ...

The systematic approach of the Morningstar ® Wide Moat Focus Index SM (the “Moat Index” or “Index”) to targeting valuation opportunities among the U.S. wide moat opportunity set has driven shifts in ...

As global markets continue to evolve, indices trading has emerged as one of the most popular avenues for traders seeking diversified and strategic exposure. Trading indices allows investors to gain ...

A version of this article previously appeared in the September 2021 issue of Morningstar ETFInvestor. Click here to download a complimentary copy. Index methodologies are index funds’ DNA. They are ...

Passive investing has gained attention among investors who prefer market-linked exposure with a rules-based structure. An index fund calculator is often used to estimate how such investments may ...

There is no single measure of implied volatility for FX markets, unlike those that exist for the S&P500 or for US interest rates. To fill the gap, banks build their own proprietary indices, such as ...