2021
Index Weight by Listing Country as of June 30, 2021
At the end of Q2, U.S.-listed companies comprised 77.35% of the weight of the overall index, with France in second place at 9.94%, followed by Canada at 4.98%, Japan at 3.99%, the Netherlands at 2.62%, and Italy at 1.12%. Israel is not formally included because Gilat (4.5% of the index weight) is listed on Israeli and U.S. exchanges, and the U.S. listing is used for the index due to higher trading activity.
S-Network Space Index vs. Benchmark Indexes, Q2 2021
In the second quarter of 2021, the S-Network Space Index (SNET SPACE) outperformed other benchmark indexes, gaining 9.4%. This compares to an 8.2% increase for the S-Network U.S. Equity 3000 Index (SNET 3000), which tracks the 3,000 largest (by market capitalization) U.S. stocks.
2021 TSRQ2 – NASA Technology Takes the Harmful Glare Out of Bright Sunny Days
Half the world is gearing up for warm, sunny weather as the Northern Hemisphere heads into summer. The comfort and eye protection provided by sunglasses make them a staple for many. However, most people might not realize that. . .
2021 TSRQ2: Midyear Orbital Launch Update
Much of the world came roaring back to life throughout the first half of 2021, and the global orbital launch industry was no exception. Comparing the period . . .
Quilty Analytics: Space-Sector Deal-Making Remained Strong in Q2 21
Financial and capital markets sentiment for space-themed companies continued to flourish in the second quarter of 2021. There were 11 space-related acquisitions/buyouts, 61 private equity and venture financings totaling $2.9 billion in funds raised, and four public offerings . . .
The S-Network Space Index℠ Q2 2021 Performance
The S-Network Space IndexSM tracks a global portfolio of publicly traded companies that are active in space-related businesses such as satellite-based telecommunications; transmission of television and radio content via satellite; launch vehicle and satellite manufacturing, deployment, operation, and maintenance; manufacturing of ground equipment that relies on satellite systems; development of space technology and hardware; and space-based imagery and intelligence services. . .
President Biden’s FY2022 Space Budget: Challenges, Opportunities for Industry
With the release of the President’s Budget Request (PBR) for the Fiscal Year 2022 on May 28, 2021, Congress now undertakes its much-anticipated authorization and appropriations reviews of the budget. . .
2020 Global Space Economy Climbs Despite Turbulent Year, Disrupted Government Spending
International successes in space, such as the Hope, Perseverance, and the Zhurong missions to Mars, don’t happen without years of advance government spending. In 2020, as nations struggled to overcome a global pandemic, space spending varied widely across countries and agencies.
S-Network Space Index Weight by Country as of March19, 2021
On March19, 2021, the index underwent its quarterly rebalancing to maintain compliance with the index rules—adjusting the relative contributions of each of the constituent companies. In contrast with early 2020, which saw multiple out-of-cycle changes due to company bankruptcies, there were no changes to the constituents, and the index continued to track 31 companies.
S-Network Space Index vs. Benchmark Indexes, May 7, 2018 –March 31, 2021
Assessing the multi-year performance of the S-Network Space Index since live calculation began in May 2018, the outperformance in Q1 2021 was insufficient to close the substantial gap the SNET 3000 and SNET Global 2500 opened up in late 2019 and early 2020.