VettaFi Acquires GLIO Index Family, Expanding Infrastructure Exposure
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2 days ago
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Source: Yahoo Finance
- Acquisition and Rebranding: VettaFi announced the acquisition and comprehensive rebranding of the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) indices from FT Wilshire, marking a significant expansion of its index capabilities aimed at providing higher-quality benchmarks for the global investment community.
- Market Opportunity: The GLIO indices, known for their rigorous methodology and focus on listed infrastructure and real assets, will enhance VettaFi's visibility and accessibility in the infrastructure investment space, addressing investors' demand for uncorrelated investment opportunities.
- Asset Management Scale: This acquisition expands VettaFi's global indexing platform to over 1,250 indices, managing $86 billion in assets and $80 billion in benchmarked assets, further solidifying its leadership position in the global investment market.
- Industry Impact: Representing a $3.5 trillion market capitalization for listed infrastructure assets, GLIO's corporate members collectively exceed $1 trillion in market capitalization, and VettaFi's acquisition will enhance investor awareness and market education for this asset class, promoting sustained growth in the industry.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
