The index family will include an equal weighted index and other weighting methodologies that will provide alternatives to market capitalization weighted indices. (fortune.com)
Smart beta refers to a methodology of index construction that seeks to achieve better risk - adjusted returns compared to traditional market capitalization weighted benchmark indices. (libertyshares.com)
Because of the equal weight component, the portfolio has a larger proportion of smaller companies compared to a purely market capitalization weighted portfolio. (ibkram.com)