To address the emerging opportunity stemming from the global obesity
epidemic, the ETF
x Health and Wellness Index considers assets worldwide
to gain exposure to firms that assist consumers in leading healthier lifestyles.
- The Index is a basket of equity securities of companies
involved in what ETFx defines as the health and wellness complex.
- The Index divides companies into one of the 4 following segments:
- Sports Equipment
- Nutrition and Weight Management
- Natural
Foods
- Health Clubs and Outdoor
Facilities
- The index endeavors to emphasize the firms that play a key role
in weight management, sound nutrition, and health maintenance.
- The 32 constituents of the index are distributed across 10 countries
with a concentration in US companies.
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