The Nasdaq 7HANDL™ Index represents a diversified, balanced portfolio that was designed to deliver high targeted distributions while applying the philosophies of modern portfolio theory to maximize risk-adjusted performance.
The Nasdaq 7HANDL™ Index consists of a well-diversified, multi-asset portfolio of 19 low-cost ETFs and seeks to offer the potential for high monthly distributions while maintaining a stable net asset value over time. The index is unique in that it is designed to support a 7.0% annual distribution rate in an effort to maintain a steady distribution and was created as a risk-optimized tool for investors.
Read our original concept whitepaper published in January 2018 which explained what the 7HANDL Index was designed to deliver.
INNOVATION
NOVEMBER 26, 2019 • RON DELEGGE
Sometimes referred to as “managed payout funds,” targeted distribution funds aim to deliver lifetime income payments via a minimum distribution amount. Certain funds offer a specified monthly payout while others deliver variable payments based upon fund performance. Let’s examine ETFs that follow this strategy.
Our second whitepaper, published in 2018, explains establishing a 7% managed distribution rate.
The average age of retirement in the United States is 63 and the average length of retirement is 18 years, thereby making retirement a long-term liability. We propose that this fundamental shift in investor objective requires a parallel shift in the approach to investment objectives.
Matt joins Jill Maladrino of Nasdaq to explain how the Nasdaq 7HANDL Index is different from other balanced indexes.