Summary
The STOXX Minimum Variance indices are designed to minimize risk by reducing the volatility of the underlying index. STOXX offers two versions of STOXX Minimum Variance indices: constrained and unconstrained.
The constrained version optimizes the benchmark index with respect to volatility, offering investors an improvement over the benchmark.
The unconstrained version provides a strategy index that is minimized for volatility but not restricted to follow a specific benchmark too closely.
The STOXX Minimum Variance indices are designed in cooperation with Axioma, combining Axioma´s factor model know-how with the STOXX`s index creation and calculation expertise. The indices are available for different regions and countries worldwide.
Index Guides, Benchmark statement, and other reports are available under the Data tab.
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Top 10 Components
| HENKEL PREF | DE |
| SWISSCOM | CH |
| National Bank of Canada | CA |
| United Overseas Bank Ltd. | SG |
| GIVAUDAN | CH |
| MEDIOBANCA | IT |
| Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. | SG |
| Metro Inc. Cl A | CA |
| BAE SYSTEMS | GB |
| SHINKO ELEC.INDS. | JP |