STOXX’s European equity indices provide access to Europe’s dynamic economy, covering key sectors and leading companies, while always being rules-based, transparent, and representative of the underlying market.
Key benefits
Market capitalization based
The indices are weighted according to free-float market capitalization
Transparency
Index calculation and changes to the index composition follow publicly available transparent rules
Track record
STOXX Benchmark indices are established as underlyings for derivatives, ETFs, index funds and structured products
Benchmark indices
EURO STOXX 50
The EURO STOXX 50 is the most-followed benchmark for European equities. The index tracks the Eurozone’s Supersector leaders, offering a distinctive and diversified business exposure, and covers 11 national markets.
STOXX Europe 600
With a fixed number of 600 components, the benchmark represents large-, mid- and small-capitalization companies across 17 countries – the widest coverage among flagship European benchmarks in the industry in terms of market capitalization and number of components.
Established benchmarks
For over 25 years, STOXX has provided the most popular benchmarks for Europe’s equity markets, forming a liquid investment ecosystem that continues to grow in size and scope.
Evolving landscape
STOXX’s European equity indices have seen widespread adoption since their inception in June 1998, providing investable exposure to the region. As the nature of index-based investing continues to change, benchmarks are now used as a toolbox with which to build customized strategies. The family of indices derived from our flagship indices and the trading vehicles around them will continue to grow as STOXX caters to the increasingly tailored needs of investors.
Incorporating responsible investing policies
Increasing demand for responsible policies has defined institutional investing in recent years. Amid that trend, sustainable versions of STOXX’s European equity indices have gained traction with investors and issuers and will continue to do so as regulators and asset owners raise the bar on issues from climate to biodiversity and social inclusion.
Key European equity indices
Related news & research
STOXX, DAX ETFs get record inflows as sentiment on European equities improves
Assets under management in STOXX-linked ETFs grew 51% in 2025 to EUR 189 billion, following EUR 35.1 billion in net investments. The growth was largely driven by renewed interest in European equities, a segment where STOXX and DAX ETFs captured 44.6% of net new flows.
Nomura AM lists currency-unhedged EURO STOXX 50, DAX ETFs in Tokyo
The launches follow on from the roll-out three years ago of ETFs tracking yen-hedged versions of the two European flagship benchmarks, and come amid rising interest in European equities.
STOXX Europe 600 index – The continent’s benchmark
The STOXX Europe 600 turned 26 this month, a lifetime during which the index has become a trusted barometer for the region’s equities. Used widely for the benchmarking of funds, the index is also the center of a growing ecosystem of investment products.
DAX: 36 years tracking the German stock market’s eventful run
The German blue-chip benchmark was introduced in July 1988. Its impressive 1,575% rally since then is a reflection of the global economy’s transformative growth and the corporate successes at home.
European benchmarks – the STOXX ecosystem
STOXX’s European benchmarks offer transparent and liquid exposure to the region, and are at the center of a wide ecosystem of derived investment strategies and products. Those characteristics have made the indices the top choice for issuers of investable products.
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