The S&P/ASX 200 Directory will be distributed to more than 10,000 market participants, and includes in-depth fundamental analysis and profiles of all 200 index constituents, reference data, and commentary on index performance. The publication also includes statistical analysis, information about exchange traded funds, and other index-linked investment vehicles such as futures, options, and warrants.
The S&P/ASX 200 Directory is an initiative of Standard & Poor’s, the owner and operator of Australia’s benchmark index. “We are pleased to launch the 2005 S&P/ASX 200 Directory for the Australian market and consider it an essential reference tool for financial advisors, passive and active asset managers, and the general investment community,” said Tim Eisenhauer, head of index services at Standard & Poor’s.
For more information about the S&P/ASX 200 Directory and the S&P/ASX 200 Index visit the Indices section of www.standardandpoors.com.au . Members of the media can request a copy from Sharon Beach, Communications Manager on (61) 3-9631-2152, or by emailing sharon_beach@standardandpoors.com.
About the S&P/ASX 200
The S&P/ASX 200 index is governed by the Standard & Poor’s Australian Index Committee, and is recognised internationally as Australia’s principal equity index. With extensive use by institutional investment managers, mutual fund managers, and professional advisors, an estimated A$200bil in funds under management is benchmarked to the index. The index facilitates the implementation of indexing strategies allowing money managers to efficiently replicate the performance of the index.
About Standard & Poor’s
Standard & Poor's, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE:MHP), is the world's foremost provider of independent credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuations. With 6000 employees located in 21 countries, Standard & Poor's is an essential part of the world's financial infrastructure and has played a leading role for more than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions. For more information, visit www.standardandpoors.com.au.