Scientific Beta

ETF Trends: "ETF Securities is partnering with ERI Scientific Beta on the new ETFs. Scientific Beta is an index provider specializing in smart beta solutions and is part of the EDHEC Risk Institute, an entity that works closely with institutions to implement academic research and improve their investment and risk management process, according to a statement."

ETF Trends 29/01/2015

"(...) ETF Securities, the London-based exchange traded funds issuer known primarily for its lineup of commodities funds, is again adding to its lineup of U.S.-listed equity-based offering with the debuts of the ETFS Diversified-Factor U.S. Large Cap Index Fund (NYSEArca: SBUS) and the ETFS Diversified-Factor Developed Europe Index Fund (NYSEArca: SBEU). ETF Securities is partnering with ERI Scientific Beta on the new ETFs. Scientific Beta is an index provider specializing in smart beta solutions and is part of the EDHEC Risk Institute, an entity that works closely with institutions to implement academic research and improve their investment and risk management process, according to a statement. Scientific Beta’s stock selection process includes emphasizing investment factors, such as volatility, valuation, momentum and size. (...)"