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![For investors in Korea, a case for European diversification](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Options2-intro-900x350.jpg)
As the outlook for Technology stocks appears uncertain, we look at the risk-management benefits for Korean investors of adding a little DAX exposure to a KOSPI portfolio.
![Aurubis, K+S to join DAX 50 ESG index; Daimler Truck enters DAX ESG Target](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/changes-to-Dax-ESG-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Aurubis, K+S to join DAX 50 ESG index; Daimler Truck enters DAX ESG Target
Changes were announced as part of the March regular review for the DAX 50 ESG, DAX ESG Target and DAX indices.
![The diversification benefits of a multi-factor approach: the STOXX Europe 600 Industry Neutral Ax Multi-Factor Index](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/listing_multi-factor.jpg)
Index | Factor Investing
The diversification benefits of a multi-factor approach: the STOXX Europe 600 Industry Neutral Ax Multi-Factor Index
For the past 20 years, a multi-factor strategy as targeted by the STOXX Europe 600 Industry Neutral Ax Multi-Factor Index has fared extremely well, and much of that consistent performance can be traced to the benefit of diversifying across different sources of return premia.
![Q&A with Equileap: ‘women’s rights lagging within ESG evolution’](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/womens-day-2022-intro-900x350.jpg)
There is growing interest in the social pillar of ESG, especially on gender balance – a criterion often overlooked by responsible investors. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we talked to Equileap’s Diana van Maasdijk about how gender equality is being integrated into portfolios, and why progress on this front is so slow.
![New index designed for MUMSS targets Japan’s best performers in the low-carbon transition](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tokyo-Low-Carbon-Risk-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
New index designed for MUMSS targets Japan’s best performers in the low-carbon transition
The iSTOXX MUTB Japan Low Carbon Risk 30 Index tracks those Japanese companies with the best profile in terms of carbon emissions and carbon risk management, and additionally screens for quality characteristics including high profitability. The index, which expands STOXX’s collaboration with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation (MUTB), will underlie an ETN to be listed by Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. (MUMSS) in Tokyo.
![Stocks drop in February amid military conflict in Ukraine](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Feb-2022-Market-wrap-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 2.6% in dollars last month, with only basic-resources and energy companies posting a positive return among 20 sectors. Climate indices struggle to match benchmark returns, while factor, dividend and minimum-variance strategies outperform.
![Ukraine invasion: effect on global stocks and sectors](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Ukraine-Russia-intro-900x350.jpg)
European and emerging-markets shares took the biggest hit following the start of military action against Ukraine, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index paring its outperformance to the STOXX USA 900 Index for the year. Energy and mining stocks have fared the best this year as concerns about supply disruptions have lifted the price of commodities.
![New thematic index tracks US companies caring for world’s oceans](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shutterstock_513361699-900x350.jpg)
The iSTOXX® USA Ocean Care 40 Index follows on the success of the EURO iSTOXX® Ocean Care 40 Index and tracks companies whose operations and programs are helping stem the degradation of the world’s water bodies, marine ecosystems and the environment.
![VSTOXX futures see increased activity amid market pullback and ahead of French elections](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/VSTOXX-article-Feb-2022-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
VSTOXX futures see increased activity amid market pullback and ahead of French elections
The futures’ price and trading volume have jumped this year. If the French presidential elections this April were to trigger market volatility as did the vote five years ago, activity in VSTOXX futures could pick up further in coming weeks.
![Stocks tumble in January amid expectations of higher US rates](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PO495-Jan-2022-market-wrap-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 5.5% in dollars and 4.1% in euros last month, the worst January since 2016, as investors assessed the potential impact of interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. US, Momentum and Quality shares led losses, while dividend and Value stocks appeared as relative winners.
![Q&A with Eurex: Switching OTC swaps to a capital-efficient alternative under Uncleared Margin Rules](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/PO488-2nd-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Index / ETFs
Q&A with Eurex: Switching OTC swaps to a capital-efficient alternative under Uncleared Margin Rules
Designed to facilitate equity financing, Eurex is introducing new equity total return futures (ETRFs) that replicate popular OTC equity swaps and incorporate the benefits of an exchange-listed product. Stuart Heath from Eurex explains what advantages ETRFs bring to banks and investors, and describes the role of indices in creating the new contracts.
![Europe’s SFDR: A challenge worth meeting](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EU-flag-SFDR-intro-900x350.jpg)
It appears onerous and sometimes confusing, but the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) aims to enhance and protect participation in sustainable investments — a cause well worth the trouble.