The J.P. Morgan Bond Indices offer tools for analysis of the
global bond markets. Extensive data history and comprehensive
coverage of emerging markets makes this database useful for
international investors. The indices come with a wide range
of statistics.
| Number
of series: |
30,000+ |
| Number
of countries: |
60+ |
| Frequency: |
Daily,
Monthly |
| Data
history: |
1985
to present |
| Update
cycle: |
Daily,
Monthly |
Information
provided
The J.P. Morgan Fixed Income Indices database offers current
and historical market capitalization weighted data for indices
and their constituents. As a benchmark for market performance,
this database covers a wide range of securities across many
countries and regions.
Statistical
data for the indices, such as stripped or blended spreads,
weights, market cap, average life and face amount outstanding,
is also available.
Credit
indices
AGENCY
INDEX
The U.S Government Agency index includes bonds from government
agencies such as Fannie Mae (FNMA), Freddie Mac (FHLMC), Federal
Home Loan Bank (FHLB), Federal Farm Credit Banks (FFCB), and
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).
The Mortgage-backed securities Agency index tracks the total
return of fixed-rate GNMA, FNMA and FHLMC bonds.
ASIA CREDIT INDEX
The J.P. Morgan Asia Credit Index (JACI) tracks total return
performance of the Asian fixed-rate dollar bond market. JACI
is a market cap-weighted index comprising sovereign, quasi-sovereign
and corporate bonds.
Government
Indices
CONSTANT MATURITY INDICES
The J.P. Morgan Constant Maturity Indices
(CMI) tracks total returns for the bonds that are closest
to their respective maturity sector. Note that yield values
are not interpolated but always a single bond. For some countries,
especially for the longer maturities, the actual maturity
may differ from the designated one due to infrequent issuance
or a lack of issuance of bonds with a 30 year term.
EMU
INDEX
The EMU Bond Index tracks total returns for
local-currency-denominated, fixed rate government bonds issued
by members of the European Monetary Union.
GBI
GLOBAL
The J.P. Morgan Government Bond Indices measure
the performance of leading government bond markets. By including
only traded issues, the index provides a realistic measure
of market performance for international investors.
GBI
BROAD
The GBI Broad consists of GBI Global extended
with a number of markets to meet investors need for further
country and return diversification.
GBI+
The J.P. Morgan GBI+ combines the composition
of GBI Broad with EMBI+.
Cash
& Swap Index
CASH INDEX
The J.P Morgan Cash index tracks total returns
for constant maturity euro-currency deposits with tenors of
1-, 2-, 3-, 6-, and 12-months.
Emerging
Markets Index
EMBI GLOBAL
Included in the EMBI Global are US dollar
denominated Brady bonds, Eurobonds, traded loans and local
market debt instruments issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign
entities.
EURO
EMBI GLOBAL
Tracks total returns for euro-denominated,
straight fixed coupon instruments issued by emerging markets
sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. The composition is
determined by similar inclusion/exclusion criteria to that
of the traditional USD denominated EMBI Global, with the exception
of currency and instrument type.
EMBI+
The EMBI+ indices are an extension of EMBI
and track all of the external currency denominated debt markets
of the emerging markets.
ELMI+
The ELMI + indices are an extension of the
ELMI covering a wider range of countries.
LEI
This index tracks the Latin American Eurobond
Market.
RUBI
CORP
The J.P. Morgan Russia Corporate Bond Index,
RUBI CORP tracks the market for corporate risk in Russia.
It is a market-capitalization-weighted index which includes
21 Russia corporate instruments representing four sub-indices.
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