STOXX Investable Market Indices (IMI) provide a modular, transparent and investable global equity benchmark family designed for scalable products and precise market exposure.
Key benefits
Representative
~99% coverage of the global investable equity universe across developed and emerging markets
Tradable
Constituents are screened for investability criteria ensuring benchmarks reflect securities that are accessible to international investors
Building-block architecture
Country‑based building blocks can be aggregated into regional, global, size or sector benchmarks, enabling precise alignment with strategic objectives
Scalable
Designed to support institutional mandates and products of any form, from reference benchmarks to large, indexed allocations
Lower turnover
Size‑segmentation buffers aim to reduce unnecessary constituent migration, supporting more stable benchmark exposure over time
Transparent
Clear rules-based, publicly documented methodology covering index eligibility, construction, maintenance and rebalancing
Understanding STOXX IMI
STOXX IMI are market-capitalization-weighted equity benchmarks designed to represent the global investable opportunity set across developed and emerging markets. Covering large-, mid- and small-cap segments, STOXX IMI provide a robust, transparent and modular framework for strategic asset allocation, policy benchmarking and performance measurement. Built on consistent methodology rules and market standards, the STOXX IMI family enables clients to access broad and complete market coverage while retaining flexibility to reflect regional, country, size and sector views – without gaps or overlaps.
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Expanding the toolkit for global equity benchmarking: STOXX Investable Market Indices (IMI)
STOXX has launched the STOXX Investable Market Indices (IMI), a comprehensive global equity framework designed to capture approximately 99% of the investable universe with consistency, transparency and scalability. Built for modern portfolio construction, STOXX IMI combine broad market coverage with a flexible, modular approach that supports both standard benchmarks and tailored institutional solutions.
Index methodology
STOXX IMI indices follow the same transparent, rules-based standards applied across the STOXX equity universe. Eligible securities include global equities and depositary receipts. Constituents are weighted by free-float market capitalization, ensuring index weights reflect the investable opportunity set available to international investors. Quarterly reviews ensure that indices remain representative of evolving markets while preserving continuity for long-term benchmarking.
Key STOXX IMI indices
Related news & research
Expanding the toolkit for global equity benchmarking: STOXX Investable Market Indices (IMI)
STOXX has launched the STOXX Investable Market Indices (IMI), a comprehensive global equity framework designed to capture approximately 99% of the investable universe with consistency, transparency and scalability. Built for modern portfolio construction, STOXX IMI combine broad market coverage with a flexible, modular approach that supports both standard benchmarks and tailored institutional solutions.
STOXX-linked ETF assets rise in Q2 on price gains, inflows into global, US indices
Assets invested in passive ETFs tracking equity indices from all providers rose 17.7% to EUR 14.2 trillion in the three months through June, boosted by share prices and inflows. Funds tracking a STOXX or DAX index increased assets by 12.9% over the period, with thematic and factor strategies recording inflows.
Hessen, Baden-Württemberg und der Bund investieren für ihre Pensionsrücklagen gemeinsam in einen Fonds mit Unternehmensanleihen
Die Bundesländer Hessen und Baden-Württemberg sowie der Bund beauftragen ein Konsortium unter der Führung der DWS mit der Auflegung und Verwaltung eines Spezialfonds. Als indexbasierter Investmentfonds dient dabei ein sogenannter Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), mit dem Geld aus den Pensionsrücklagen für zukünftige Pensionsverpflichtungen gewinnbringend und zugleich zukunftssicher angelegt werden soll.
Let’s discuss STOXX IMI
Whether you’re evaluating a new benchmark, developing an index-linked product or exploring a tailored index solution, STOXX IMI provide a transparent and scalable framework for global equity exposure.
Connect with our team to learn how STOXX IMI can support your investment objectives and implementation needs.