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Convertible bond asset classes defined
Convertible indices

Our convertible indices are some of the industry’s most widely used and accepted convertible bond benchmarks
The most widely used and accepted benchmarks for measuring the performance of convertible bond investments.
Why choose our convertible bond indices?
Convertible indices offer an independent and transparent definition of the convertible bond asset class over time.
A large number of index combinations are available, such as global and regional coverage; unhedged or hedged currencies; and carve-outs, featuring only “balanced” or investment grade issues. Custom index development and reporting
The indices are administered and calculated in the spirit of the International Organization of Securities Commissions principles.
The Refinitiv Convertible Indices are administered by Refinitiv Benchmark Services Limited, authorized as a Benchmark Administrator under EU BMR.
Useful links
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Benchmark statement
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Current convertible indices methodology
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Convertible indices calendar
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Convertible Bond Indices from Refinitiv
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Related indices methodologies
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Our commitment to EU BMR
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Oversight Committee
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Most popular Refinitiv indices
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Qualified Global Convertible Index
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Equity Indices
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Consultation 2020
Features & benefits
Our convertible indices
Global market coverage, broken down into multiple sub-indices and carve-outs to suit any portfolio or investment mandate.
Calculated by specialist convertible indexing and advisory team. Multiple custom index options available.
Adheres to the European Benchmark Regulation and follows IOSCO principles with rules based methodologies.
Convertible indices are available via Eikon and Datastream or standalone and via FTP, email, or third-party vendors.
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