ALBI
The All Bond Indices are Vanilla Indices that are comprised of “vanilla” bonds from across the full range of maturities in the bond market. They serve as a useful measure of the daily movement in the bond market.
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FTSE/JSE All Bond Index (ALBI)
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The ALBI Index is a composite index containing the top 20 vanilla bonds ranked dually by liquidity and market capitalisation.
Characteristic Description
Name All Bond Index Code ALBI Universe Only conventional listed vanilla bonds, with a fixed (even if zero) semi-annual coupon. Bonds with a term less than or equal to one year are excluded Fixed No. of Bonds 20 Averaging Period Twelve month period ending on the Cut Date. The Cut Date is the last trading day of the month, two months prior to the Reconstitution or Reweighting month. Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period. Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution monthIndex Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting monthDissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01
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FTSE/JSE All Bond Government Index (GOVI)
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The GOVI Index will contain all Bonds issued by the Republic of South Africa that fall into the top 10 positions of the ALBI Composite Index according to the dual ranking scheme.
Characteristic Description Name Government Bonds Index Code ALBI20G Short Name GOVI Universe ALBI Index Other Screening RSA issued bonds. Fixed No. of Bonds 10 Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period. Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period. Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution month.
Index Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting month.
Dissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01 -
FTSE/JSE All Bond Other Index (OTHI)
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The OTHI Index contains the remainder of the ALBI Index Bonds that are not in the GOVI Index.
Characteristic Description Name Other Bonds Index Code ALBI20O Short Name OTHI Universe ALBI Index Other Screening Exclude GOVI constituents Fixed No. of Bonds 10 Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period. Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period. Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov.
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution month.Index Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec.
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting month.Dissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01 -
FTSE/JSE All Bond 1-3 Years Index
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The ALBI 1-3 Year is a sub-index of the ALBI Index based on a term to maturity of 1-3 years. This sub-index allows for analysis of the Vanilla Bond Market by term and by liquidity.
Characteristic Description Name ALBI 1 to 3 Year Term Split Index Code ALBI201 Short Name ALBI 1-3 Year Universe ALBI Index Other Screening Term to maturity greater than 1 year or less than or equal to3 years Fixed No. of Bonds N/A Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period. Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution month.Index Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting month.Dissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01 -
FTSE/JSE All Bond 3-7 Years Index
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The ALBI 3-7 Year is a sub-index of the ALBI Index based on a term to maturity of 3-7 years. This sub-index allows for analysis of the Vanilla Bond Market by term and by liquidity.
Characteristic Description Name ALBI 3 to 7 Year Term Split Index Code ALBI203 Short Name ALBI 3-7 Year Universe ALBI Index Other Screening Term to maturity greater than 3 years or less than or equal to 7 years Fixed No. of Bonds N/A Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period. Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period. Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov.
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution month.Index Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting month.Dissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01 -
FTSE/JSE All Bond 7-12 Years Index
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The ALBI 7-12 Year is a sub-index of the ALBI Index based on a term to maturity of 7-12 years. This sub-index allows for analysis of the Vanilla Bond Market by term and by liquidity.
Characteristic Description Name ALBI 7 to 12 Year Term Split Index Code ALBI207 Short Name ALBI 7-12 Year Universe ALBI Index Other Screening Term to maturity greater than 7 years or less than or equal to 12 years Fixed No. of Bonds N/A Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period. Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period. Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution month.Index Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting month.Dissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01 -
FTSE/JSE All Bond 12+ Years Index
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The ALBI 12+ Year is a sub-index of the ALBI Index based on a term to maturity of 12 years and over. This sub-index allows for analysis of the Vanilla Bond Market by term and by liquidity.
Characteristic Description Name ALBI 12 Year and Over Term Split Index Code ALBI2012 Short Name ALBI 12+ Year Universe ALBI Index Other Screening Term to maturity greater than12 years Fixed No. of Bonds N/A Ranking Dual ranking by average liquidity (clean consideration turnover) and average market capitalisation over the Averaging Period. Weighting Methodology According to nominal amounts in issue as on the last day of the Averaging Period. Index Reconstitution End of every quarter in Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Effective at 12 noon on the first Thursday of reconstitution month.Index Reweighting Jan, Mar, Apr, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec
Effective the Friday following the first Thursday of reweighting month.Dissemination End of Day Base Date 2000/07/01