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UBS has developed a Global Warming Index (UBS-GWI) to be the leading benchmark for measuring weather market performance. The new index provides investors with an efficient and simple way to obtain exposure to the weather asset class.
With its innovative approach, simplicity of use and transparency, the UBS-GWI is accessible to all market participants such as professional, institutional and private investors seeking hedging, asset diversification and/or investment opportunities.
Just as professionals regularly use futures and options to hedge their risk in interest rates, equities and foreign exchange, now there are tools available for the management of weather risk.
The UBS Global Warming Index (UBS-GWI) is designed to provide:
- Leading Weather Index investing benchmark
- Asset Diversification
- Liquidity
- Transparency
- Low Volatility