FTSE Russell launches AI-powered thematic index series in partnership with MarketPsych

FTSE Russell launches AI-powered thematic index series in partnership with MarketPsych FTSE Russell, global index provider, today announces the launch of the FTSE MarketPsych Thematic Index Series, developed in partnership with MarketPsych, a leader in sentiment-driven analytics and behavioural economics tools. The FTSE MarketPsych Thematic Index Series represents the next generation of FTSE Russell’s thematic solutions. The index series utilises a thematic classification database developed through MarketPsych’s AI technology-enabled framework, which analyses trusted datasets — news, transcripts, and financial data — for context, meaning and relevance.

The resulting thematic dataset is incorporated into FTSE Russell’s transparent, rules-based index construction process, to bring scalable, transparent, and adaptive thematic exposure to investors globally. The FTSE MarketPsych Thematic Index Series is designed to support a broad range of global investors seeking systematic, forward-looking access to thematic investment opportunities, underpinned by transparent and investable index methodologies.

Themes are being developed across five main pillars: Technology & Innovation, Society & Demographics, Geopolitical Realignment, Natural Resources & Infrastructure, and Health & Wellbeing, encompassing trends from AI and quantum computing to new energy, space exploration, and ageing populations. Gerald Toledano, Global Head of Equities and Multi-Assets at FTSE Russell, said: “We are excited to launch the FTSE MarketPsych Thematic Index Series today, building on long-standing partnership with MarketPsych and reflecting FTSE Russell’s continued focus on developing innovative indexing solutions.

” Richard Peterson, CEO at MarketPsych, said: “Through this partnership, we are pleased to support FTSE Russell in enhancing its thematic indexing capabilities and addressing longstanding investor demand. MarketPsych’s AI and NLP-driven models generate differentiated datasets and insights, which can then be systematically integrated into transparent, rules-based index construction. com About FTSE Russell, an business FTSE Russell, global index leader, provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide.

FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally. FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20 trillion is benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. Leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks choose FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.

A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering. For more information, visit FTSE Russell.

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