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THEME INDICES

STOXX UK Foreign Focus

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Index Description

The STOXX UK Focus indices are designed to capture the performance of companies based on their revenue exposure across domestic or foreign markets. The STOXX UK Domestic Focus Index tracks companies that generate the majority of their revenues within the UK. On the other hand, the STOXX UK Foreign Focus index tracks companies that generate most of their revenues outside of this region.

Key facts

  • The index provides exposure to European companies that generate most of their revenue across domestic markets.
  • FactSet GeoRev data provides an accurate geographic breakdown of revenues.
  • The index is reviewed quarterly in March, June, September and December.
  • Weighted by free-float market capitalization, with intra-quarter capping and component weight capping applied.

Descriptive Statistics

Index Market Cap (GBP bn) Components (GBP bn) Component weight (%) Turnover (%)
Full Free-float Mean Median Largest Smallest Largest Smallest Last 12 monts
STOXX UK Foreign Focus 2,338.5 2,172.3 12.5 1.6 257.1 0.0 11.8 0.0 4.2
STOXX UK Universal All Cap 2,957.1 2,740.3 8.1 1.2 257.1 0.0 9.4 0.0 N/A

Supersector weighting (top 10)

Country weighting

Risk and return figures1

Index returns Return (%) Annualized return (%)
Last month YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y Last month YTD 1Y 3Y 5Y
STOXX UK Foreign Focus -1.8 10.2 16.6 49.9 81.9 N/A N/A 16.6 14.4 12.7
STOXX UK Universal All Cap -2.1 9.6 16.6 53.7 71.0 N/A N/A 16.6 15.4 11.3
Index volatility and risk Annualized volatility (%) Annualized Sharpe ratio2
STOXX UK Foreign Focus N/A N/A 11.0 11.1 12.5 N/A N/A 1.3 1.0 0.8
STOXX UK Universal All Cap N/A N/A 11.3 11.1 12.4 N/A N/A 1.2 1.0 0.7
Index to benchmark Correlation Tracking error (%)
STOXX UK Foreign Focus 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.3 2.3 2.3 2.2 2.3
Index to benchmark Beta Annualized information ratio
STOXX UK Foreign Focus 0.9 0.9 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.1 0.3 0.0 -0.4 0.5

1For information on data calculation, please refer to STOXX calculation reference guide

2Based on EURIBOR1M

(GBP, Gross Return), all data as of September 30, 2026

THEME INDICES

STOXX UK Foreign Focus

Fundamentals

Index Price/earnings incl. negative Price/earnings excl. negative Price/book Dividend yield (%)3 Price/sales Price/cash flow
Trailing Projected Trailing Projected Trailing Trailing Trailing
STOXX UK Foreign Focus 18.6 12.5 16.8 12.3 2.5 3.5 1.5 12.1
STOXX UK Universal All Cap 17.7 12.4 16.0 12.2 2.2 3.7 1.3 15.4

Performance and annual returns

Methodology

The parent index of the STOXX Europe 600 Focus indices is the STOXX Europe 600. Index constituents are selected from the eligible list of companies as follows:
1. STOXX Europe 600 Domestic Focus Index: From the Universe, only companies with 50% or more domestic geographical revenue will be included in the Domestic Index.
2. STOXX Europe 600 Foreign Focus Index: From the Universe, the remaining companies which were not included in the Domestic Index, will form the Foreign Index.
In addition, companies that fail the ISS Sustainability Solutions Screening, including companies classified as non-compliant under the Norm-Based Screening and companies involved in Controversial Weapons activities, are excluded from the eligible universe.The index is reviewed quarterly in March, September, June and December.

Versions and symbols

Index ISIN Symbol Bloomberg Reuters
Net Return EUR CH1487683950 SXKFORR .SXKFORR
Gross Return EUR CH1487683968 SXKFORGR .SXKFORGR
Price EUR CH1487683943 SXKFORP .SXKFORP
Price GBP CH1487684008 SKFORGB .SKFORGB
Gross Return GBP CH1487684024 SKFORGHB .SKFORGHB
Net Return GBP CH1487684016 SKFORHB SKFORHB INDEX .SKFORHB
Price USD CH1487683976 SXKFORL SXKFORL INDEX .SXKFORL
Gross Return USD CH1487683992 SXKFORGV SXKFORGV INDEX .SXKFORGV
Net Return USD CH1487683984 SXKFORV SXKFORV INDEX .SXKFORV

Quick Facts

Weighting free-float market capitalization
Cap Factor N/A
No. of components Variable
Review frequency Semi-Annually in June and December
Calculation/distribution Realtime 15 sec
Calculation hours 00:00 - 22:30 CET Global
Base value/base date 1000 as of June. 22, 2015
History 1000 as of June. 22, 2015
Inception date January. 30, 2026
To learn more about the inception date, the currency, the calculation hours and historical values, please see our data vendor code sheet.

Top 10 Components4

Company Supersector Country Weight
HSBC Banks UK 11.798%
SHELL Energy UK 9.106%
ASTRAZENECA Healthcare UK 8.739%
ROLLS ROYCE HLDG Industrial Goods and Services UK 5.581%
UNILEVER PLC Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores UK 4.615%
BP Energy UK 4.156%
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO Food, Beverage and Tobacco UK 4.127%
RIO TINTO Basic Resources UK 3.477%
GSK Healthcare UK 3.447%
BAE SYSTEMS Industrial Goods and Services UK 2.829%

3Net dividend yield is calculated as net return index return minus price index return

4Based on the composition as of September 30, 2026

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DISCLAIMER

STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group and their licensors, research partners or data providers do not make any warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to the timeliness, sequence, accuracy, completeness, currentness, merchantability, quality or fitness for any particular purpose of its index data and exclude any liability in connection therewith. STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group and their licensors, research partners or data providers are not providing investment advice through the publication of indices or in connection therewith. In particular, the inclusion of a company in an index, its weighting, or the exclusion of a company from an index, does not in any way reflect an opinion of STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group or their licensors, research partners or data providers on the merits of that company. Financial instruments based on the STOXX indices, DAX indices or on any other indices supported by STOXX are in no way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group or their licensors, research partners or data providers.

BACKTESTED PERFORMANCE

This document contains index performance data based on backtesting, i.e. calculations of how the index might have performed prior to launch if it had existed using the same index methodology and based on historical constituents. Backtested performance information is purely hypothetical and is provided in this document solely for information purposes. Backtested performance does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance.

CUSTOMIZATION

The index can be used as a basis for the definition of STOXX Customized Indices, which can be tailored to specific client or mandate needs. STOXX offers a wide range of customization, in terms of component selection, weighting schemes and personalized calculation methodologies.

CONTACT DETAILS

  • STOXX customer support
  • P +41 43 430 7272
  • customersupport@stoxx.com
  • https://stoxx.com/support/

DISCLAIMER

STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group and their licensors, research partners or data providers do not make any warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to the timeliness, sequence, accuracy, completeness, currentness, merchantability, quality or fitness for any particular purpose of its index data and exclude any liability in connection therewith. STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group and their licensors, research partners or data providers are not providing investment advice through the publication of indices or in connection therewith. In particular, the inclusion of a company in an index, its weighting, or the exclusion of a company from an index, does not in any way reflect an opinion of STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group or their licensors, research partners or data providers on the merits of that company. Financial instruments based on the STOXX indices, DAX indices or on any other indices supported by STOXX are in no way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by STOXX, Deutsche Börse Group or their licensors, research partners or data providers.

BACKTESTED PERFORMANCE

This document contains index performance data based on backtesting, i.e. calculations of how the index might have performed prior to launch if it had existed using the same index methodology and based on historical constituents. Backtested performance information is purely hypothetical and is provided in this document solely for information purposes. Backtested performance does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance.

CUSTOMIZATION

The index can be used as a basis for the definition of STOXX Customized Indices, which can be tailored to specific client or mandate needs. STOXX offers a wide range of customization, in terms of component selection, weighting schemes and personalized calculation methodologies.