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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
Related news & research
Scout24, Jenoptik, Talanx among companies joining DAX ESG indices
Changes were announced as part of the December regular review of the DAX 50 ESG, DAX 50 ESG+, DAX ESG Target, DAX ESG Screened, MDAX ESG+, MDAX ESG Screened and DAX indices.
Stocks jump in November on expectations that rates have peaked
The STOXX Global 1800 index posted its best month in three years last month following better-than-expected inflation reports. The index finished the month 0.2% shy of its 2023 high in July.
Monthly Index News: November 2023
Stocks jumped by the most in three years in November as better-than-expected inflation reports bolstered investors’ expectations that interest rates in the US and elsewhere may have peaked.
Three additions to the MDAX
STOXX Ltd. has announced the new composition of the DAX index family.
Correction: Changes in composition of the STOXX Europe 600 Index
In the initial version of the press release on December 1, the addition of BANCA MONTE DEI PASCHI and the deletion of AIR FRANCE-KLM was missing.
Changes in composition of the STOXX Europe 600 Index
Results of the fourth regular quarterly review 2023 of benchmark indices will be effective December 18, 2023.
DAX capping will be adjusted to 15 per cent
STOXX Ltd. will adjust the capping in the DAX index family from 10 to 15 per cent. This was preceded by a broad market consultation which lasted from 11 October to 8 November 2023. The responses reflected a wide range of considerations from different stakeholders. A majority of participants were in favour of raising the capping limit to 15 percent.
The Cost of Going Green(er)
Transaction costs play a crucial role for any investor considering adopting sustainable principles in their investments. This study from ISS LiquidMetrix and STOXX investigates the costs, and cost efficiencies, of shifting a benchmark portfolio of European equities to climate-transition versions.