The STOXX Benchmark indices include the STOXX Europe 600 index, the EURO STOXX index as well as the STOXX USA 500. STOXX Benchmark indices are market capitalization weighted indices with a fixed number of constituents. We offer global, regional and country Benchmark indices.
- For information on the EURO STOXX 50 and the DAX indices, please go to Blue-chip indices.
- For more information on the STOXX World Equity indices, please go to Global and regional indices.
Key benefits
Reach
The indices track the most important global and regional markets with a proven, objective methodology
Market capitalization based
The indices are weighted according to free-float market capitalization
Transparency
Index calculation and changes to the index composition follow publicly available transparent rules
Track record
STOXX Benchmark indices are established as underlyings for derivatives, ETFs, index funds and structured products
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