The Russell Asia Pacific Defensive Index Reflected a (-4.9%) Loss YTD, Outperforming the Russell Asia Pacific Dynamic Index (-17.0%) Through November 15

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Nov. 21, 2011 13:42
SEATTLE, WA--(Korea Newswire)--The Russell Asia Pacific Defensive Index posted a (-4.9%) return year-to-date, outperforming the Russell Asia Pacific Dynamic Index which reflected a (-17%) return, through November 15, 2011. The Russell Asia Pacific Index posted a loss of (-12%) for the same time period.

The Russell Defensive & Dynamic Indexes split the broad global equity market in half based on a combination of stability factors; the more stable half is called “Defensive” and the less stable half is called “Dynamic.” The new Russell Global Defensive and Dynamic Indexes follow the same global-relative composition as the Russell Global Indexes. Stocks are ranked by sector and style across regions, rather than country-by-country, to better reflect how investors now approach the global markets.

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Russell Indexes / YTD Returns(through November 15, 2011)
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Russell Asia Pacific Dynamic Index / -17.0%
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Russell Asia Pacific Defensive Index / -4.9%
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Russell Asia Pacific Index / -12.0%
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