The index consists of a mix of long and short positions in various asset classes whose overall value is expected to rise when the outlook on markets and the broader economy is positive and to decrease when such outlook is negative. The Index is comprised of long positions in “risk on” instruments and short positions in “risk off” instruments in the following sectors: energy, agriculture and metals (through long positions in futures-based commodity indices); equities (through a long position in an index of exchange-traded products); currencies (through long and short positions in currency futures contracts); and domestic and foreign government bonds (through a short position in an index of sovereign bond futures contracts).
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