ZUG (June 24, 2026) – STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, today announced its collaboration with BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) on the launch of the BNP Paribas Easy European Equity Buffer ETF, BNPP AM’s first defined outcome ETF on European equities.
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Actively managed, the BNP Paribas Easy European Equity Buffer ETF aims to provide exposure to European large-cap equities via the EURO STOXX 50® price return index, with a predefined level of downside protection (the “Buffer[1]”) and a Cap[2] on potential upside performance. The levels of the Buffer and Cap are set for a one-year outcome period.
Under the strategy, if a quarterly observation shows the EURO STOXX 50® index up by the amount of the Cap or more, the downside options are automatically cancelled. This is designed to result in a zero-loss buffer and remove downside risk below the initial reference level, provided the ETF was purchased at the inception of the outcome period and is held until the end of the outcome period.
The Buffer is designed to establish a predefined risk profile, enabling more risk-averse investors to participate in market upside while limiting downside exposure. As the Buffer aims to limit the effect of strong market declines during the outcome period, a portfolio including this mechanism would tend to require less returns to recover after a decline.
“We are pleased to collaborate with BNP Paribas Asset Management on the launch of their first defined outcome ETF, which further expands the universe of tailored investment solutions around our flagship Eurozone equities benchmark.”
– Axel Lomholt, General Manager at STOXX
“Today’s launch underscores our commitment to expanding our ETF range to give investors access to more sophisticated strategies. This new strategy will enable clients to capture market upside while benefiting from built in downside protection, thereby strengthening portfolio diversification and long-term stability. We see this type of solution as increasingly essential for investors who demand greater predictability and a sharper focus on risk management.”
– Sabrina Principi, Global Head of Business Development for ETFs and Index Solutions at BNP Paribas Asset Management
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About BNP Paribas Asset Management
BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset manager of BNP Paribas, a leading banking group in Europe with international reach. Among the top three asset managers in Europe[1], the firm manages over €1.6 trillion[2] in assets for institutional, corporate, retail, and wealth clients worldwide. BNPP AM has a global network of local experts in 35 countries2, combining global reach with local expertise.
BNPP AM’s expertise spans liquid and alternative investments, with a leadership position in long-term savings management for insurers and pension funds[3] (€850 billion in assets under management).
BNPP AM’s alternatives platform, backed by over 30 years of experience, is the largest in Europe and a global leader[4], managing approximately €300 billion across real estate, infrastructure, alternative credit and private equity.
BNPP AM offers a broad range of liquid investment solutions, including fixed income, high-conviction active strategies, and a fast-growing ETF offering, totaling over €1 trillion in assets[5].
Sustainable and thematic investment capabilities are embedded across the business, supporting clients’ long-term objectives.
BNPP AM aims to set a new standard in asset management by harnessing scale, deep expertise, and long-term capital access to deliver sustainable and resilient outcomes for clients and the economy.
[1] Source: IPE 2025 and companies’ financial communication as of 31/12/2025.
[2] Source: BNPP AM, as of 31/12/2026. Assets under management including assets under advisory.
[3] Source: ranking based on assets under management (AuM) as of 31/12/2024 for internal and external insurers and external pension funds (global AuM for European asset managers; European AuM for non-European asset managers).
[4] Source: BCG, based on Assets under Management as of 31/12/2024.
[5] Source: BNPP AM, as of 31/03/2026. Assets under management including assets under advisory.
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