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What's new: Strategic acquisition and product enhancements

What's new: Strategic acquisition and product enhancements
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In our latest product update, we’re highlighting new developments across our index suite and digital platforms designed to help you scale your reach. From specialized thematic indices to smarter CRM integration and faster content tools, these enhancements provide the actionable data and efficiency you need to connect with advisors and grow your business.

1. VettaFi acquires RAFI Indices

VettaFi has announced a definitive agreement to acquire RAFI Indices, the renowned pioneer in fundamental indexing. The acquisition unites RAFI’s decades of deep research and world-class intellectual property with VettaFi’s cutting-edge Index Factory technology and expansive distribution platform. Upon completion of the transaction, the milestone acquisition is expected to bring VettaFi’s asset base to more than $260 billion. RAFI Indices currently serve as the engines behind several of the market's most popular smart beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including the $25 billion Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF (FNDX) and the $10 billion Invesco RAFI 1000 ETF (PRF).

Why this matters: By acquiring RAFI Indices, VettaFi is significantly expanding the toolkit available to asset managers by adding some of the most respected fundamental strategies in the industry to its growing roster of solutions.

Read the full press release here

2. SPACE methodology changes

The VettaFi Space Index (formerly S-Network) has undergone a strategic methodology update to capture market-defining IPOs with unprecedented speed. The revised "Fast-Track Inclusion" rule allows pure-play companies with a market capitalization exceeding $500 billion to enter the index on their first day of trading, eliminating the previous 22-day waiting period. Furthermore, a new mega-cap classification permits weights up to 15% for firms above $100 billion in float market cap. This agility ensures the index, and its underlying products like UFO, can immediately capitalize on generational offerings like SpaceX, providing asset managers with high-conviction, day-one exposure to industry-shifting innovation.

Why this matters: These rules eliminate the "lag" typical of traditional indices, ensuring your portfolio captures the full growth trajectory of mega-cap space IPOs from the moment they hit the public market.

Launch into our VettaFi Space Index article here

3. Humanoid robots: From science fiction to investment opportunity

Leveraging the research expertise of our ROBO team, the new VettaFi Humanoid Robot Select Market Index (VHUMS) is designed to provide investors exposure to the global companies driving the humanoid robotics industry.  Morgan Stanley projections show the humanoid robot market hitting $5 trillion by 2050, as the global fleet of robots grows to an estimated 1 billion units. The index is licensed in Europe but is available for licensing in the U.S. and other markets.

Discover more by reading our recent article here.

4. Monetize volatility with Passive Income Solutions

VettaFi has launched its first covered call index adding a passive, rules-based options income overlay to the Natural Resources Dividend Income Index.  The new VettaFi Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call Index (NDIVY) seeks to generate an additional 50 basis points of income on a monthly basis in addition to the above 5% dividend yields supported by strong free cash flows in these market segments. 

5. Drive alpha through strategic growth partnerships

 In collaboration with HANetf, we have launched three specialized UCITS indices:

These indexes enable targeted exposure for European investors to the most critical geopolitical and energy shifts of 2026.

We are also proud to support RUK Funds' launch of the RUK Strategic Growth ETF (RKSG) which tracks the RUK Strategic Growth Index (RSGX). This multi-factor approach targets large-cap companies by balancing aggressive growth trends, such as stock momentum and profitability, with disciplined risk controls.

6.  Accelerate your market presence with our content innovations

Capitalize on breaking news and market trends faster than ever with our streamlined compliance and content review process within our content hub offering. By reducing administrative friction, this enhancement enables our Editorial team to feature your products alongside trending topics more quickly. This ensures your brand stays relevant and visible in a fast-moving market.

7. Streamline CRM integration with Feed Format 3.0

Our latest feed format delivers expanded advisor engagement data directly into your CRM, providing deeper visibility into content consumption, product research, and behavioral signals. With a simplified integration structure and richer data fields, your sales and distribution teams can identify opportunities faster and prioritize outreach with greater confidence.

8. Maximize your event strategy and ROI

Gain access to your virtual event registration lists (Webcasts, Symposia, and Product Due Diligence Sessions) before the event begins, delivered right in the Investor Behavioral Intelligence (IBI) platform. IBI provides unique behavioral insights on how each registered advisor attendee has previously engaged with your firm and products through VettaFi, enabling you to maximize qualification, prioritization, and outreach both before and after the event.

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