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STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap

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Index Description

The STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap Index is a market cap weighted index designed to represent the performance of the Mid and Small Cap companies from the Developed Markets covering approximately 30% of the investable market capitalization. The STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap Index is suitable for global investment products which include funds, exchange traded funds and derivates, and can also be used for further building block approach strategies. It follows a robust and modular framework which enables investors to utilize this index for a variety of investment objectives whilst using a consistent approach. It is derived from the STOXX World Equity Index series and its countries follow the STOXX World Country Classification Framework. Index Guides, Benchmark statement, and other reports are available under the Data tab.

Key facts

  • Broad, yet liquid coverage of Mid and Small Cap companies that supports clients' global investment decisions whilst avoiding home biases.
  • A consistent and transparent methodology which fully embraces global standards of governance.
  • Can serve as a basis for numerous derived strategies.
  • Constructed using STOXX World Methodology
  • Its countries follow the STOXX World Country classification framework

Descriptive Statistics

Index Market Cap (EUR bn) Components (EUR bn) Component weight (%) Turnover (%)
Full Free-float Mean Median Largest Smallest Largest Smallest Last 12 monts
STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap 22,550.9 19,017.0 2.6 0.7 74.7 0.0 0.4 0.0 3.6
STOXX Developed World Universal 79,070.8 72,172.8 46.5 14.1 3,904.1 0.1 5.4 0.0 2.5

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 Developed World Universal SMID Cap 2.8 2.8 -1.1 31.3 40.9 N/A N/A -1.1 9.5 7.1
STOXX Developed World Universal 0.9 0.9 5.1 57.1 89.1 N/A N/A 5.1 16.3 13.6
Index volatility and risk Annualized volatility (%) Annualized Sharpe ratio2
STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap N/A N/A 15.7 14.1 15.2 N/A N/A -0.1 0.5 0.3
STOXX Developed World Universal N/A N/A 15.6 12.9 14.0 N/A N/A 0.4 1.0 0.8
Index to benchmark Correlation Tracking error (%)
STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 5.7 5.7 5.3 6.5 6.2
Index to benchmark Beta Annualized information ratio
STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap 1.0 1.0 0.9 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 -1.2 -0.9 -1.0

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

2Based on EURIBOR1M

(EUR, Gross Return), all data as of January 30, 2026

BENCHMARK INDICES

STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap

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 Developed World Universal SMID Cap 32.0 21.3 18.8 17.8 2.3 0.3 1.4 5.8
STOXX Developed World Universal 25.6 21.7 24.6 21.5 3.9 1.8 2.7 8.2

Performance and annual returns

Methodology

The STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap Index is a market cap weighted index designed to represent the performance of the Mid and Small Cap companies from the Developed Markets covering approximately 30% of the investable market capitalization. The STOXX Developed World Universal SMID Cap Index is suitable for global investment products which include funds, exchange traded funds and derivates, and can also be used for further building block approach strategies. It follows a robust and modular framework which enables investors to utilize this index for a variety of investment objectives whilst using a consistent approach. It is derived from the STOXX World Equity Index series and its countries follow the STOXX World Country Classification Framework.

Versions and symbols

Index ISIN Symbol Bloomberg Reuters
Gross Return EUR CH1362051919 SWDSMCGR SWDSMCGR INDEX .SWDSMCGR
Net Return EUR CH1362051901 SWDSMCR SWDSMCR INDEX .SWDSMCR
Price EUR CH1362051893 SWDSMCP SWDSMCP INDEX .SWDSMCP
Net Return USD CH1362051935 SWDSMCV SWDSMCV INDEX .SWDSMCV
Gross Return USD CH1362051943 SWDSMCGV SWDSMCGV INDEX .SWDSMCGV
Price USD CH1362051927 SWDSMCL SWDSMCL INDEX .SWDSMCL

Quick Facts

Weighting Free float market cap weighted
No. of components Variable
Review frequency Semi-Annually
Calculation/distribution Realtime 15 sec
Calculation hours 00:00:00 22:30:00
Base value/base date 1000 as of June. 23, 1997
History 1000 as of June. 23, 1997
Inception date November 14, 2025
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
SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS Technology USA 0.393%
Western Digital Corp. Technology USA 0.378%
SANDISK CORP Technology USA 0.373%
HOWMET AEROSPACE Industrial Goods and Services USA 0.370%
Corning Inc. Technology USA 0.360%
ROBINHOOD MARKETS A Financial Services USA 0.346%
VERTIV HOLDINGS A Technology USA 0.315%
Quanta Services Inc. Construction and Materials USA 0.313%
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY Media USA 0.302%
GRP SOCIETE GENERALE Banks France 0.298%

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

4Based on the composition as of January 30, 2026

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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.