The U.S. Global Jets Index is undergoing a change in the June 2020 rebalance. The index, which is composed of domestic and international passenger airlines, aircraft manufacturers, airports and more, is growing to 39 components, up from the current maximum of 35.
A filing with the SEC confirming the change reads: “At the time of each reconstitution of the Index, each of the four largest U.S. or Canadian passenger airline companies, as measured primarily by their market capitalization and, to a lesser extent, their passenger load factor, receives a 10 percent weighting allocation of the Index. Each of the next five largest U.S. or Canadian passenger airline companies receives a 4 percent weighting allocation of the Index.”
This adjustment will allow the index to reduce dependence on the top four American carriers and give more exposure to Canada. Previously the top four American carriers measured by market capitalization would receive a weighting of 12 percent in the index. Now, the top four American or Canadian carriers will receive a 10 percent weighting allocation. ETF Trends notes that JETS is one of the industry ETFs that has garnered attention this year as investors look for rebound plays.Learn more about JETS today!
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