Nasdaq-100 Volatility Control 10% PRTM Index

Tracks the performance of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®
  • Objective
    Capture equity performance from some of the largest non-financial companies in the U.S. while targeting a 10% level of volatility
  • Approach
    Market cap weighted
  • Holdings
    The Nasdaq-100® is a globally recognized index that tracks the performance of 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market®
  • Features
    Exposure to a diverse range of industries and sector from technology to retail and biotechnology that collectively shape the new 21st century economy
  • Ticker
    NDXV10PTM

Helpful Resources

Dynamic reallocation to control volatility

The underlying index aims to provide more consistent and stable returns by maintaining a 10% volatility target. To accomplish this, the Index monitors intraday trading data and shifts exposures more heavily to cash1 during periods of heightened volatility above the target.2

1 Cash accrues at the Federal Funds Rate.
2 Using truVol® Risk Control Engine developed by Salt Financial LLC.

Historical performance

Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Annual Return 9.12% 8.67% -10.93% 20.20% 15.97% 0.75% 13.50% 20.56% 13.82% 2.90%

Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Annual Return -1.83% 26.86% 6.37% 21.78% 16.94% 14.11% -11.93% 31.09% 11.09% 4.46%

Data shown is for historical purposes only, does not represent an actual account, and is not the result of any actual trading. Actual investment outcomes may vary. Historical index performance is no guarantee. The Nasdaq-100 Volatility Control 10% Price Return Index was established on 7/31/24. Performance before this date is back-tested. Hypothetical performance is back-tested by applying the Index methodology to historical financial data when all components were available and was designed with the benefit of hindsight. Back-tested performance is hypothetical and has been provided for informational purposes only.

This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss their specific situation with their financial professional.

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