Asset Selection
Which Asset Classes Does New Frontier Include?
Our index holds approximately 20 underlying ETFs, drawn from the following asset categories:
- Domestic Equity (Large Cap, Mid Cap, Small Cap, Micro Cap)
- International Equity (European Markets, Pacific Markets, Emerging Markets, Small Cap)
- Real Estate Investment Trusts (Commercial Property, International)
- U.S. Government Fixed Income (Short Term, Intermediate Term, Long Term, Inflation Protected)
- Other Fixed Income (High Grade Corporate Bonds, International Treasury, U.S. Mortgage Backed)
- Commodities
Why Does New Frontier Use Exchange Traded Funds in the Indices?
ETFs offer stability, transparency, diversification, and tax efficiency. An index of ETFs maximizes these benefits.
How Does New Frontier Select Specific Exchange Traded Funds?
New Frontier's global strategic asset allocation models are implemented using ETFs. Each ETF is rigorously examined for liquidity, quality of index representation, fees, seasoning, and trading strategy. New Frontier examines ETFs from all providers; currently, we utilize ETFs from Vanguard, iShares, State Street Global Advisors, and Schwab.