Centrifuge, Janus Henderson, and S&P DJI launch SPXA, the first licensed S&P 500 index fund token with Wormhole powering multi-chain access.
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation platform Centrifuge announced the launch of the Janus Henderson Anemoy S&P 500® Fund (SPXA), the first tokenised index fund licensed by S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI).
Representing around 80% of U.S. market capitalisation, the S&P 500 is the world’s most recognised equity benchmark. Through tokenisation, SPXA will be available 24/7 with transparent holdings and seamless integration into decentralised finance.
SPXA is now live exclusively on Base, the on-chain stack incubated by Coinbase. Wormhole has been appointed as the exclusive multichain provider, ensuring future interoperability across supported networks. Anemoy will serve as investment manager, with Janus Henderson as sub-investment manager. FalconX has joined as the anchor investor, reinforcing institutional confidence in the fund.
Nick Cherney, Head of Innovation at Janus Henderson, said: “Launching SPXA with Centrifuge is a natural progression of our blockchain strategy, bringing the world’s most important equity index to a new generation of investors.”
Since 2017, Centrifuge has led the development of tokenised real-world assets, including private credit and AAA-rated fixed income. The launch of SPXA extends this expertise into equities, complementing Janus Henderson’s JTRSY and JAAA strategies and Apollo’s ACRDX. Together, these products create a growing ecosystem of tokenised treasuries, fixed income, private credit, and equities.
Cameron Drinkwater, Chief Product Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices, commented: “Blockchain is a transformative opportunity for S&P DJI, and Centrifuge is a collaborator with a shared vision to build the future of index-linked financial products.”
By combining Janus Henderson’s investment expertise, S&P DJI’s trusted benchmarks, and Centrifuge’s Proof-of-Index technology, SPXA illustrates how tokenisation is evolving from single assets to index products that define global markets.
Bhaji Illuminati, CEO of Centrifuge, added: “Indices are the best way to bring stocks on-chain: they’re simple, collateral-ready, and unlock liquidity in ways individual securities can’t. SPXA is the next step in making every asset investable on-chain, accessible to investors worldwide, around the clock.”
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