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Used properly, an index series can provide a useful perspective in the world of stocks and shares to compare portfolio performance. PIMFA provides the methodology for the MSCI PIMFA Private Investor Index Series and Equity Risk Index Series and you can find out more information here.

ERI Asset Allocation Changes (decided 09.01.23) implemented 01.03.23

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Published: February 27, 2026

Morningstar PIMFA Private Investor Index Series

This index series has been in existence since 1997 (under different names) and consists of five composite indexes  and includes weightings of Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate, Cash and Alternatives.

Asset Allocation Changes (decided 11.05.2023) no changes

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

Asset Allocation Changes (decided 20.07.23) implemented 01.09.23

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

Morningstar PIMFA Equity Risk Index Series

This series was launched on 1st November 2019 following the changing demands of the market and our members. It consists of five composite indices and includes weightings of equities, bonds, real estate and “alternative” investments based on the strategic asset allocations (SAA) of PIMFA member firms grouped by the percentage of equities held in the strategies.

ERI Asset Allocation Changes (decided 09.11.23) no changes

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Asset Allocation Changes (decided 08.02.24) implemented 01.03.24

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Asset Allocation Weight Changes (decided 09.05.24) implemented 03.06.24

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Asset Allocation Weight Changes (decided 11.07.24) no changes

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Weight Changes (decided 06.02.25) no changes

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Weight Changes (decided 08.05.25) Implemented 02.06.25

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Weight Changes (decided 31/07.2025) no changes

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Weight Changes decided 06.11.25 effective 25.11.25

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

ERI Weight Changes decided 05.02.26 effective 02.03.26

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026

PII Asset Allocation Changes (Decided 01.02.2017) Implemented On 01.03.2017

Shared Type: Shared
Published: February 27, 2026
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