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SUPERSECTOR INDICES

STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals

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Index Description

The STOXX Supersector indices track supersectors of the relevant benchmark index. There are 20 supersectors according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB). Companies are categorized according to their primary source of revenue. The following supersectors are available: Technology, Telecommunications, Health Care, Banks, Financial Services, Insurance, Real Estate, Automobiles and Parts, Consumer Products and Services, Media, Retail, Travel and Leisure, Food, Beverage and Tobacco, Personal Care, Drug and Grocery Stores, Construction and Materials, Industrial Goods and Services, Basic Resources, Chemicals, Energy, Utilities.

Key facts

  • Categorization according to their primary source of revenue guarantees an accurate classification of companies in their respective business environments
  • Component capping ensures that no component can dominate the index

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 Europe 600 Chemicals 202.1 175.8 8.8 4.0 47.6 1.5 27.1 0.9 14.2
STOXX Europe 600 15,007.0 12,006.2 20.0 6.9 355.8 1.3 3.0 0.0 3.1

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 Europe 600 Chemicals -0.7 -5.8 -6.2 -6.8 1.7 N/A N/A -6.3 -2.4 0.4
STOXX Europe 600 0.8 13.6 13.0 31.0 48.0 N/A N/A 13.2 9.6 8.3
Index volatility and risk Annualized volatility (%) Annualized Sharpe ratio2
STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals N/A N/A 16.1 14.7 16.5 N/A N/A -0.5 -0.4 -0.1
STOXX Europe 600 N/A N/A 14.2 12.3 14.0 N/A N/A 0.8 0.5 0.4
Index to benchmark Correlation Tracking error (%)
STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8 12.6 10.9 10.6 9.2 9.2
Index to benchmark Beta Annualized information ratio
STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals 0.7 0.9 0.9 0.9 1.0 -1.5 -1.9 -1.8 -1.3 -0.8

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

2Based on EURIBOR1M

(EUR, Price), all data as of November 28, 2025

SUPERSECTOR INDICES

STOXX Europe 600 Chemicals

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 Europe 600 Chemicals 43.9 18.6 28.1 18.0 1.8 1.9 1.0 24.4
STOXX Europe 600 18.9 16.0 17.3 15.7 2.2 3.0 1.5 1.8

Performance and annual returns

Methodology

Indices from the relevant benchmark index are categorized according to their primary source of revenue. The largest stocks in each supersector are chosen according to free-float market cap. The detailed methodology including the calculation formula can be found in our rulebook : http://www.stoxx.com/indices/rulebooks.html

Versions and symbols

Index ISIN Symbol Bloomberg Reuters
Price EUR EU0009658608 SX4P SX4P INDEX .SX4P
Net Return EUR EU0009658616 SX4R SX4R INDEX .SX4R
Net Return USD EU0009659457 SX4V SX4V INDEX .SX4V
Price USD EU0009659440 SX4L SX4L INDEX .SX4L
Gross Return EUR CH0102633150 SX4GR SX4GR INDEX .SX4GR

Quick Facts

Weighting Free-float market cap
Cap Factor None except for the STOXX Europe 600 Supersectors, where the largest company is capped at 30% and the second largest at 15%
No. of components Variable
Review frequency Quarterly (Mar., Jun., Sep., Dec.)
Calculation/distribution realtime 15 sec
Calculation hours 09:00 CET 18:00 CET
Base value/base date -
History -
Inception date -
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
AIR LIQUIDE Chemicals France 27.094%
BASF Chemicals Germany 14.854%
GIVAUDAN Chemicals Switzerland 14.419%
HENKEL PREF Chemicals Germany 6.219%
AKZO NOBEL Chemicals Netherlands 5.452%
SYMRISE Chemicals Germany 5.396%
BRENNTAG Chemicals Germany 3.452%
YARA Chemicals Norway 2.910%
IMCD Chemicals Netherlands 2.452%
CRODA INTERNATIONAL Chemicals UK 2.285%

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

4Based on the composition as of November 28, 2025

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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.