Solactive is a German-based financial services company specializing in the development, calculation, and licensing of financial indices across various asset classes. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Solactive has expanded its global presence with offices in Berlin, Dresden, Toronto, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam. The company offers a comprehensive suite of index solutions, catering to asset managers, investment banks, and ETF providers worldwide. With a focus on flexibility, proactivity, and efficiency, Solactive has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the indexing industry, managing over 12,900 indices as of June 2025.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Index Development: Solactive designs and develops a wide range of indices, including broad benchmark indices and customized solutions tailored to specific client needs. These indices cover various asset classes such as equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and multi-asset strategies.
- Index Calculation and Administration: The company provides real-time calculation and administration services, ensuring accurate and timely index values. This includes monitoring corporate actions, implementing necessary adjustments, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- ETF Services: Solactive offers specialized services for ETF providers, including the calculation of Indicative Net Asset Values (iNAVs and Indicative Optimized Portfolio Values (IOPVs, as well as the creation and dissemination of Portfolio Composition Files (PCFs and regulatory factsheets.
- Technological Innovation: Leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data analytics, Solactive enhances its indexing platform to provide smart data solutions and maintain a technological edge in the industry.
- ESG and Thematic Indices: The company develops indices that focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG criteria, as well as thematic indices targeting specific investment themes like clean energy, digital payments, and autonomous vehicles.
Primary Value and User Solutions:
Solactive's primary value lies in its ability to deliver cost-effective, flexible, and innovative index solutions that meet the diverse needs of its clients. By offering customized indices and comprehensive support services, Solactive enables asset managers, investment banks, and ETF providers to efficiently develop and manage investment products. The company's commitment to technological advancement and regulatory compliance ensures reliable and accurate index performance, allowing clients to focus on their core investment strategies. Additionally, Solactive's expertise in ESG and thematic indexing supports investors in aligning their portfolios with sustainable and forward-looking investment trends.
