S&P Rewrites the Rules: Major Overhaul of Growth vs. Value Stock Classification to Impact $375B in Funds

S&P Dow Jones Indices has overhauled its methodology for classifying growth and value stocks, adding intangibles, expected earnings, and free cash flow as key factors while removing price momentum. The changes, effective in December, stem from debates over traditional valuation metrics and will force significant portfolio adjustments by index-tracking funds managing at least $375 billion.

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