The Lapis Global Natural Resources 25 Dividend Yield Index is composed of 25 worldwide leading natural resources companies. All companies in our equally weighted equity index have a market capitalization greater than USD 10 billion and have paid uninterrupted and continuously increasing dividends over the last 5 years. Our rule-based criteria for selecting the most promising companies are applied during the quarterly rebalancing process (end of January, April, July and October).

This Lapis equity index is suitable for investors who are seeking a reliable strong income stream from companies operating in the global natural resources industry. The sector shows a cyclical growing with a positive diversification benefits relative to traditional asset classes. The demand for natural resources is expected to increase due to growing populations and rising per capita income in global markets. These factors make natural resources one of the most interesting sectors in the medium-long term.