May 25, 2026
Announcement
Today, on the 25/05/2026, Solactive announces the following changes to the methodology of the following indices (the ‘Affected Indices’):
| NAME | RIC | ISIN |
|---|---|---|
| Solactive Global Technology Leaders PR Index | .SOLGTLPR | DE000SLA61M1 |
| Solactive Global Technology Leaders (CA NTR) Index* | .SOLGTLNR | DE000SLA6X91 |
| Solactive Global Technology Leaders NTR Index | .SOLGTLN | DE000SLA7WL9 |
| Solactive Global Technology Leaders TR Index | .SOLGTLTR | DE000SLA61N9 |
| Solactive Global Technology Leaders USD Index (CA NTR)* | .SOLGTLUC | DE000SL0FRN0 |
Solactive has determined that in connection with the unprecedented prevalence of Mega-IPOs this year, many index providers, subscribers, and licensees have been exploring options within their passive investment products and indices to gauge the market whether these Mega-IPOs are:
As a part of Solactive's due diligence process, we have determined that the addition of an IPO fast-track clause which will allow for the addition of Mega-IPOs that meet the criteria outlined within the IPO Review Day component of the revised index methodology is not only in line with our competitors but also in the best interest of the Solactive Global Technology Leaders Index. This change will allow for Mega-IPOs to be added to the index outside of the regular rebalancing periods allowing for quicker exposure to these relevant names to the affected products linked to the indices.
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):
The Index Universe is comprised of all financial instruments which fulfill the below requirements
(the “Index Universe Requirements“):
• Economy Level: Technology
• (Sub)Industry Level: Technology, Internet Department Stores, Travel Agencies, Internet Pharmacies and Drug Retail, Internet Off-Price Retail, Internet Entertainment Retail, Other Internet Health and Personal Care Retail, Internet Footwear Retail, Internet Furniture and Home Furnishings Retail, Internet Discount Stores, Internet Warehouse / Superstore Retail, Travel Publishers, Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency Trading and Exchanges, Cryptocurrency Mining, Commercial Bank and Credit Union Software, Insurance Software, Investment Management/Brokerage Software, Other Finance Industry Software, Payment Processing Software, Trading Software, Financial Services IT Services, Electronic Payment Processing, Mixed Electronic Transaction Processing, Drug Development Software, Healthcare Management Software, Healthcare Operations Support Software, Other Healthcare and Pharma Industry Software, Patient Data Management Software, Healthcare IT Services, Industrial Robots and Robotic Assembly Line Makers, Mixed Industrial Machinery Parts/Equipment Makers, Household Robot Makers, 3D Modeling/Rapid Prototyping Automation Providers, Alternative Energy Car Manufacturers, Vehicle Autonomous Control Software, Fuel Cell Equipment and Technology Providers, Heavy-Duty and High-End Batteries Manufacturing, Vehicle Autonomous Control Electronics Makers, Conventional Autonomous Transit Vehicles Makers, Alt. Energy Autonomous Transit Vehicle Production, Alt. Energy Autonomous Heavy Duty Truck Makers, Autonomous Control Ship Builders, Auto Interior Comfort/Safety/Electronics Products, Autonomous Drone Manufacturers, Autonomous Drone Parts Manufacturers, Government IT Services, Consumer Batteries Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense IT Services, Internet Electronics Retail, Internet Apparel Retail, Conventional Engine Autonomous Truck Makers, Internet Office Supplies Retail, Internet Motor Vehicle Sales, Internet Automotive Parts Sales, Internet Pet and Pet Supply Retail, Internet Accessories Retail, Internet Building Materials / Garden Supply Retail, Online Marketing and Advertising Support Services, Transportation Industry Software, Surgical Robotic Systems, Scientific Analytical Instruments, Government and Public Service Industry Software, Not-For-Profit Industry Software, Computer and Software Stores, Real Estate and Construction Industry Software, Retail Industry Software, Automotive Industry Software, Legal, Tax and Accounting Industry Software, Hospitality Industry Software, Print and Prepress Industry Software, Energy Industry Software, Satellite Systems Manufacturing, Utilities Industry Software, Hospitality IT Services, Energy and Utilities IT Services, Online Gaming Systems, Nanotechnology Materials Manufacturing, Bioanalytical Consumables, Diverse Business Process Outsourcing Services, Food Delivery Services, General Factory Automation Makers, Monitoring and Control Sensor/Instrument Products, Oncology Devices, Paper and Textile Automation Providers, Payroll Services, Other Human Resources Consulting and PEO Services, Defense Electronics Equipment Manufacturing, Defense Training and Testing Providers, Peer-to-Peer Lodging, Embedded Automotive Software, Automotive Enterprise Management Software, Data Center Equity REITs, Other Automation Support Product Manufacturing, 3D Printing Services, Media and Entertainment Industry Software, Radiology Devices, Solid Waste Recycling Equipment Manufacturing.
The list of eligible RBICS levels shall be reviewed by the Index Owner on an annual basis on the 2nd Wednesday of May of each year. The results of the review shall be publicly available on the website of the Index Owner for review by market participants in the first week of June of each year. The final review shall be published in the last week of June of each year. Each publication of the review shall be named as a “MARKET WATCH”.
The determination of the Index Universe is fully rule-based and the Index Administrator cannot make any discretionary decisions.
The Index Universe is comprised of all financial instruments which fulfill the below requirements (the “Index Universe Requirements“):
• Economy Level: Technology
• (Sub)Industry Level: Technology, Internet Department Stores, Travel Agencies, Internet Pharmacies and Drug Retail, Internet Off-Price Retail, Internet Entertainment Retail, Other Internet Health and Personal Care Retail, Internet Footwear Retail, Internet Furniture and Home Furnishings Retail, Internet Discount Stores, Internet Warehouse / Superstore Retail, Travel Publishers, Blockchain Technology, Cryptocurrency Trading and Exchanges, Cryptocurrency Mining, Commercial Bank and Credit Union Software, Insurance Software, Investment Management/Brokerage Software, Other Finance Industry Software, Payment Processing Software, Trading Software, Financial Services IT Services, Electronic Payment Processing, Mixed Electronic Transaction Processing, Drug Development Software, Healthcare Management Software, Healthcare Operations Support Software, Other Healthcare and Pharma Industry Software, Patient Data Management Software, Healthcare IT Services, Industrial Robots and Robotic Assembly Line Makers, Mixed Industrial Machinery Parts/Equipment Makers, Household Robot Makers, 3D Modeling/Rapid Prototyping Automation Providers, Alternative Energy Car Manufacturers, Vehicle Autonomous Control Software, Fuel Cell Equipment and Technology Providers, Heavy-Duty and High-End Batteries Manufacturing, Vehicle Autonomous Control Electronics Makers, Conventional Autonomous Transit Vehicles Makers, Alt. Energy Autonomous Transit Vehicle Production, Alt. Energy Autonomous Heavy Duty Truck Makers, Autonomous Control Ship Builders, Auto Interior Comfort/Safety/Electronics Products, Autonomous Drone Manufacturers, Autonomous Drone Parts Manufacturers, Government IT Services, Consumer Batteries Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense IT Services, Internet Electronics Retail, Internet Apparel Retail, Conventional Engine Autonomous Truck Makers, Internet Office Supplies Retail, Internet Motor Vehicle Sales, Internet Automotive Parts Sales, Internet Pet and Pet Supply Retail, Internet Accessories Retail, Internet Building Materials / Garden Supply Retail, Online Marketing and Advertising Support Services, Transportation Industry Software, Surgical Robotic Systems, Scientific Analytical Instruments, Government and Public Service Industry Software, Not-For-Profit Industry Software, Computer and Software Stores, Real Estate and Construction Industry Software, Retail Industry Software, Automotive Industry Software, Legal, Tax and Accounting Industry Software, Hospitality Industry Software, Print and Prepress Industry Software, Energy Industry Software, Satellite Systems Manufacturing, Utilities Industry Software, Hospitality IT Services, Energy and Utilities IT Services, Online Gaming Systems, Nanotechnology Materials Manufacturing, Bioanalytical Consumables, Diverse Business Process Outsourcing Services, Food Delivery Services, General Factory Automation Makers, Monitoring and Control Sensor/Instrument Products, Oncology Devices, Paper and Textile Automation Providers, Payroll Services, Other Human Resources Consulting and PEO Services, Defense Electronics Equipment Manufacturing, Defense Training and Testing Providers, Peer-to-Peer Lodging, Embedded Automotive Software, Automotive Enterprise Management Software, Data Center Equity REITs, Other Automation Support Product Manufacturing, 3D Printing Services, Media and Entertainment Industry Software, Radiology Devices, Solid Waste Recycling Equipment Manufacturing, United States Satellite Services.
The list of eligible RBICS levels shall be reviewed by the Index Owner on an annual basis on the 2nd Wednesday of May of each year. The results of the review shall be publicly available on the website of the Index Owner for review by market participants in the first week of June of each year. The final review shall be published in the last week of June of each year. Each publication of the review shall be named as a “MARKET WATCH”.
The INDEX ADMINISTRATOR reserves the right to adjust the eligible RBICS subindustries on an ad-hoc basis. The results of the review shall be publicly available on the website of the Index Owner for review by market participants.
The determination of the Index Universe is fully rule-based and the Index Administrator cannot make any discretionary decisions.
On each SELECTION DAY each INDEX COMPONENT is assigned a weight according to FREE FLOAT MARKET CAPITALIZATION. The relevant float shares outstanding as of the SELECTION DAY are used and are implemented as of the close on the ADJUSTMENT DAY. The index shares are adjusted for corporate actions between the SELECTION DAY and the ADJUSTMENT DAY. This only relates to corporate actions that have a direct impact on price and shares (i.e., stock splits, stock dividends and rights issues).
On each SELECTION DAY OR MEGA IPO REVIEW DAY each INDEX COMPONENT is assigned a weight according to FREE FLOAT MARKET CAPITALIZATION. The relevant float shares outstanding as of the SELECTION DAY OR MEGA IPO REVIEW DAY are used and are implemented as of the close on the ADJUSTMENT DAY OR MEGA IPO ADJUSTMENT DAY. The index shares are adjusted for corporate actions between the SELECTION DAY OR MEGA IPO REVIEW DAY and the ADJUSTMENT DAY OR MEGA IPO ADJUSTMENT DAY. This only relates to corporate actions that have a direct impact on price and shares (i.e., stock splits, stock dividends and rights issues).
In addition to the quarterly Selection Day, during a Mega IPO Review Day, newly listed but relevant Mega IPO securities may be considered for inclusion to the index, potentially triggering an ad-hoc adjustment.
On each Mega IPO Review Day, a newly listed security may be added to the Index if:
The index components are then weighted based on the criteria outlined above in section 2.3: Weighting of the Index Components. This is carried out by implementing the shares as determined on the MEGA IPO REVIEW DAY based on the weights calculated on the MEGA IPO REVIEW DAY.
“IPO DAY” is the first Trading Day of a relevant IPO.
“MEGA IPO REVIEW DAY“ is 2 Business Days after the IPO Day (Excluding the period beginning 9 Business Days before the SELECTION DAY and the REBALANCE DAY inclusive). If relevant data is unavailable as of the Mega IPO Review Day, the Mega IPO Review Day will be the first day where relevant data is available.
“MEGA IPO ADJUSTMENT DAY“ is 8 BUSINESS DAYS after the Mega IPO Review Day. If that day is not a TRADING DAY, the MEGA IPO ADJUSTMENT DAY will be the immediately following TRADING DAY.
“MEGA IPO” is any IPO that meets the Mega IPO criteria defined in the Solactive Global Benchmark Series Methodology.
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.
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