FINANZ Podcast

Opportunities and risks of indexing (EN)

Episode Summary

In this episode, we present an expert panel from the Finance Fair 2024, discussing the opportunities and risks of indexing. Industry leaders share their insights on the current state of indexed investment solutions, limitations, and future trends.

Episode Notes

This episode features a compelling discussion from the expert panel at the Finance Fair 2024 on the topic of indexing. Industry specialists explore key aspects such as implementation challenges, limitations, and what investors should consider beyond pricing. The panel includes:

• Dr. Christian Bahr – Head Index Services at SIX
• Robert Edwards – CFA, Director of Product Management, Morningstar
• Urs Von Gunten – Head of Index Fund Investments, BCV
• Marcel Wagner – Head Product Specialist Index Solutions, Zürcher Kantonalbank
• Stephan Meier – CEO, OpenFunds Investment Services AG

Topics covered:

• The current state of indexed investment solutions
• Key risks and opportunities in indexing
• The role of pricing and other critical factors for investors
• Future trends in index-based investment strategies

Learn more about the Finance Fair: https://www.finanzmesse.ch