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Swiss Bond Index Explained: Rules, Ratings, and Sub-Indices

Sep 2, 2026

Discover how the Swiss Bond Index (SBI) determines which bonds qualify, why credit ratings matter, and how sub-indices let investors target specific risk profiles.
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What Is Volatility – and Should You Fear It?

Jul 23, 2026

Volatility is a statistical measure of the rate and magnitude at which the price of a financial asset, such as a stock, index, or bond, rises and falls over a given period. It indicates how widely prices deviate from their average. In this article, you will learn what volatility really means, why it happens, how it differs from the risk of permanent loss, and how investors can interpret it more confidently.

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Swiss Bond Index Explained: Rules, Ratings, and Sub-Indices

What Is Volatility – and Should You Fear It?

SIX Exchanges Figures: August 2026

eBill Surpasses Four Million Users and Further Expands Direct Debit Functions

Allianz Global Investors Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer

B1G Numbers August 2026: Key Figures from Exchanges

B1G Numbers July 2026: Key Figures from Exchanges

Zürcher Kantonalbank Selects SMI Equal Weight Index for New Index Equity Fund

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Swiss Bond Index Explained: Rules, Ratings, and Sub-Indices

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SIX Exchanges Figures: August 2026

eBill Surpasses Four Million Users and Further Expands Direct Debit Functions

Allianz Global Investors Joins SIX Swiss Exchange as New ETF Issuer

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B1G Numbers August 2026: Key Figures from Exchanges

B1G Numbers July 2026: Key Figures from Exchanges

Zürcher Kantonalbank Selects SMI Equal Weight Index for New Index Equity Fund

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