What is Euro Stoxx 50?

The EURO STOXX 50 is a stock index of Eurozone stocks designed by STOXX, an index provider owned by Deutsche Börse Group. According to STOXX, its goal is "to provide a blue-chip representation of supersector leaders in the Eurozone." It is made up of 50 of the largest and most liquid stocks.

Which countries are included in the EURO STOXX Index?

For inclusion in the EURO STOXX Index, companies must be a eurozone member country. The EURO STOXX Index includes companies of all market capitalization levels from Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. The EURO STOXX 50 Index typically represents approximately 60% of the EURO STOXX Index.

What is the Dow Jones STOXX 50?

The Dow Jones STOXX 50 is selected from a stock universe that is an aggregate of the 18 Dow Jones STOXX 600 Supersector indices.

What is the Eurozone stock index?

The index covers 50 stocks from 11 Eurozone countries. The index is licensed to financial institutions to serve as an underlying for a wide range of investment products such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs), futures, options and structured products.