Announcement – Methodology Change | Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index | Effective Date 10/09/2025
Today, on the 25/06/2025, Solactive announces the following changes to the methodology of the following Indices (the ‘Affected Indices’):
NAME |
RIC |
ISIN |
Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index NTR Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index PR Solactive Core Diversified Multi Asset Index TR |
.SOLCDMAN .SOLCDMAP .SOLCDMAT |
DE000SL0J5W7 DE000SL0J5V9 DE000SL0J5X5 |
Rationale for Methodology Change
Solactive has determined that, given the volatility of virtual assets and the low rebalancing frequency of the Indices, virtual assets can gain substantial weight, putting the Indices’ diversification at risk. To guarantee the diversification of the Indices, Solactive introduces a monthly capping of virtual assets at an aggregate weight of 8%.
Changes to the Index Guideline
The following Methodology changes will be implemented in the following points of the Index Guideline (ordered in accordance with the numbering of the affected sections):
Section 3.1 Ordinary Rebalance:
From:
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This is carried out by implementing the weights as determined on the REWEIGHTING DAY.
For more information on the rebalance procedure please refer to the Equity Index Methodology, which is incorporated by reference and available on the Solactive website: https://www.solactive.com/documents/equity-index-methodology/.
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To:
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This is carried out by implementing the weights as determined on the RECONSTITUTION DAY.
In addition, if the INDEX ADMINISTRATOR determines that, on any WEIGHT REVIEW DAY, the sum of weights of all INDEX COMPONENTS assigned to Spot Virtual Assets category is greater than 8%, the securities falling into this category will be individually capped at 4% on the WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DAY that occurs immediately after such WEIGHT REVIEW DAY. The excess weights will be redistributed to the other INDEX COMPONENTS not falling in the Spot Virtual Assets category.
For more information on the rebalance procedure please refer to the Equity Index Methodology, which is incorporated by reference and
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Section 6. Definitions
To:
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“WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DAY” is the last BUSINESS DAY of any month other than June and December.
“WEIGHT REVIEW DAY” is 3 BUSINESS DAYS before the Weight Adjustment Day.
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Defined terms used in this announcement, but not defined herein, have the meaning assigned to them in the respective index guideline of the Affected Indices. The amended version of the index guideline will be available on the effective date.