FTSE Russell and Research Affiliates Launch New Smart Beta Index Series

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FTSE Russell, the global index provider, and Research Affiliates LLC, a pioneer in smart beta strategies, today announce the launch of new smart beta indexes: the FTSE RAFITM Equity Income Index Series. The benchmarks will track high dividend-paying stocks which are screened to target sustainable income. The indexes are weighted according to fundamental measures—as opposed to market capitalisation...