Centrifuge and S&P Dow Jones Indices have jointly announced the launch of the first tokenized S&P 500 index fund utilizing blockchain technology.
Overview of the New Fund
During the Centrifuge RWA Summit in Cannes, the Janus Henderson Anemoy S&P 500 Index Fund Segregated Portfolio was introduced. This fund is managed by Anemoy Capital and backed by investment firm Janus Henderson.
Technological Features of the Fund
The fund leverages Centrifuge's blockchain infrastructure and official S&P 500 index data. It offers a fully programmable index fund tailored for both institutional and DeFi investors.
Significance of the Partnership for Investors
The partnership introduces a new 'proof-of-index' system, allowing licensed fund managers to use S&P 500 data to create fully compliant tokenized funds.
The launch of the first tokenized S&P 500 index fund on the blockchain opens up new trading opportunities and the use of these funds within the DeFi ecosystem.
