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![Monthly Index News: November 2020](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bankcreditspreads_intro-e1600865177911-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX® Global 1800 Index surged 12.9% in dollars in November, its largest monthly increase since data begins in 2004, as three drugs manufacturers announced their experimental vaccines are widely effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus.
![New Whitepaper Looks at Trading Characteristics of EURO STOXX 50 ESG Index](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/EUROSTOXX50-ESG-WHITEPAPER-Nov2020-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
New Whitepaper Looks at Trading Characteristics of EURO STOXX 50 ESG Index
Study explores the liquidity and tradability differences between the ESG index and the flagship EURO STOXX 50 benchmark, and their impact on returns.
![Changes in Composition of STOXX Benchmark Indices – Dec. 1, 2020](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/finance-abstract-ticker-intro-image-900x350.png)
Qontigo today announced the new composition of STOXX Benchmarks and their sub and sector indices, among them the STOXX Europe 600 Index, STOXX North America 600 Index, STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 Index and STOXX Global 1800 Index.
![ETF Indices in Focus 2020](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/etfexpresslogo_intro-900x350.png)
Indices underpin all investment whether in their role as benchmarks, performance measurers or the framework on which all index investing is based. Read ETF Express’s Index Report to find out latest research and views on this most fundamental of sectors.
![Climate Transition Risk – The Market Impact You Get for the Climate Impact You Had](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/climate-change-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Climate Transition Risk – The Market Impact You Get for the Climate Impact You Had
Ahead of the Qontigo Summit, Olivier d’Assier analyzes the cost of adapting a portfolio to meet global warming targets using a STOXX Paris-Aligned Benchmark index. The results show that an early but gradual transition can dramatically reduce the market impact and transaction costs.
![New DAX index rules to strengthen qualification criteria, adopt international standards](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/DAXreform2020-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
New DAX index rules to strengthen qualification criteria, adopt international standards
Methodology changes seek to raise quality of component companies and simplify selection criteria. Flagship DAX Index will grow to 40 constituents from 30 as of September 2021.
![Three Japan-Focused Notes Tracking STOXX Indices Listed by Mitsubishi Securities](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MUMSS-ETNs-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Index / ETFs
Three Japan-Focused Notes Tracking STOXX Indices Listed by Mitsubishi Securities
The underlying indices show a varied range of strategies and investment approaches that were devised amid growing demand in the Asian country.
![Three Japan-Focused STOXX Indices Licensed to Mitsubishi Securities](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Japan-street-intro-image-900x350.jpg)
Qontigo has licensed three indices to Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd., which underlie respective exchange-traded notes (ETNs) listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange today. All three indices have a Japan focus: iSTOXX® MUTB Japan Empowering Women 30, iSTOXX® MUTB Japan ESG 30 and iSTOXX® MUTB Japan Market Share Leaders.
![German Benchmark Index DAX Will be Strengthened by Additional Qualification Criteria and Harmonization with International Standards](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/shutterstock_1056350111-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
German Benchmark Index DAX Will be Strengthened by Additional Qualification Criteria and Harmonization with International Standards
Today, Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd., has published revised rules for the DAX Selection Indices (DAX, MDAX, SDAX and TecDAX). These rules will now be introduced successively.
![Unscheduled free float adjustment in MDAX](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/top10crossasset_intro-e1600864568675-900x350.png)
On Friday, Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. announced an unscheduled change to the MDAX index.
![Examining this Month’s Market Rotation through the STOXX Factor Indices](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/factor-performance-nov-2020-intro-900x350.jpg)
Returns since Nov. 9 show investors’ ideas about the economy have flipped, favoring Value stocks against the Momentum factor.
![Pandemic Fuels Trading in EURO STOXX 50 Dividend and Total Return Futures](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/TRF-November-2020-intro-900x350.jpg)
Derivatives tied to the Eurozone index and its dividends have enabled traders to hedge their exposure to corporate payouts during this year’s uncertain times.