Index / ETFs

Stocks had their worst month since September 2023 in March, as investors fretted about the outlook for US economic growth, inflation and international trade. US stocks paced the retreat.

(Updates February 27 article with inflows through March 6).  With the DAX index climbing to an all-time high and posting its best start to a year in a decade, interest in German equities is also backed up by fund flows. Net purchases of German assets ETFs listed in EMEA[1] have climbed to EUR 3.1 billion this […]

STOXX Ltd. today announced the following unscheduled change to the SDAX index. ABOUT YOU Holding SE will leave the SDAX due to a breach of basic criteria as defined in chapter 5.4.2 of the DAX Equity Index Methodology Guide (Breach of basic criteria – minimum freefloat 10%).

The annual event showcasing the latest developments in the listed derivatives world offered a stage to discuss equity index strategies and index-based investing. STOXX participated in several insightful panels.

For US dollar-based investors, euro weakness has curbed returns from the record rally in European stocks. A strategy that systematically hedges against declines in the common currency, on the other hand, has significantly enhanced those returns. Two ETFs from Amundi allow investors access to said strategies.

STOXX Ltd. today announced the new composition of the DAX blue-chip indices. Changes in MDAX and SDAX, no adjustments in DAX and TecDAX. New index adjustments will become effective on March 24, 2025.

European stocks extended January’s strong performance last month, as investors continue to favor a region that’s underperformed in recent years. US indices failed to keep their momentum.

STOXX Ltd. today announced the new composition of the STOXX Europe 600 Index. Effective as of the opening of European markets on March 24, 2025, the following stocks will be added to and deleted from the index and its respective size or sector indices.

Net flows into funds tracking a DAX family index outpace the broader market, amounting to EUR 1.38 billion through February 24. Of those, EUR 1 billion flowed into ETFs tracking the benchmark DAX, while MDAX and SDAX funds also reported net investments.

STOXX Ltd. today announced the launch of a new DAX Uncapped version as well as a new DAX 20% version. The DAX 20% version is aimed in particular at investors who are seeking to align with the 20/35 rule as set out in the regulations for index-tracking UCITS.

Stocks jumped in January as investors’ optimism that earnings will continue to grow overshadowed concerns about global politics and trade issues.

Three iShares ETFs will switch to multifactor indices designed by STOXX and BlackRock, expanding an existing collaboration. The indices implement optimized strategies targeting risk premia while controlling for risk, and additionally screen out companies based on controversial activities and carbon emissions.