Sentences with phrase «as alternative benchmarks»

Given a mixed small - and mid-cap style of the fund, the iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF (IWR) could be used as an alternative benchmark.

Not exact matches

The energy market could have a new benchmark oil price when Dubai launches its Middle East sour crude futures contract as an alternative to New York's NYMEX light crude oil futures and London's IPE Brent crude oil.

For example, if you are primarily interested in green energy investments, and would like to invest in an ETF or mutual fund, consider the objectives of the fund, in addition to assessing it relative to an alternative energy benchmark index such as the S&P Global Clean Energy Index (SPGTCLEN), NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index (CELS), or World Alternative Energy Indexalternative energy benchmark index such as the S&P Global Clean Energy Index (SPGTCLEN), NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index (CELS), or World Alternative Energy IndexAlternative Energy Index (WAEXPDC).

I will also discuss the important role for «risk - free» interest rates as an alternative to credit - based benchmarks such as BBSW and LIBOR.

Barclay's 17 hedge fund indices, 8 managed futures indices, and 7 UCITS indices are universally recognized as alternative investment performance benchmarks and are utilized by investment professionals around the globe.

These include substantial spending to boost student achievement in urban schools, networks of charter schools as alternatives in urban public districts, and academic benchmarks on standardized tests for schools as well as students.

The Michigan bill is particularly puzzling because it actually mandates many of the alternative interventions identified as effective by practitioners and / or researchers, including regular diagnostic assessment of children in grades K - 3, «evidence - based» small group or 1 - on - 1 supplemental instruction for students in K - 3 failing to meet benchmarks, and intensive teacher professional development.

Engineered not just as an alternative to gasoline, it maintains the C - Class benchmark for luxury sport sedans and delivers the experience that its style promises.

Barclay's 17 hedge fund indices, 8 managed futures indices, and 7 UCITS indices are universally recognized as alternative investment performance benchmarks and are utilized by investment professionals around the globe.