Euro Stoxx 50

The Euro Stoxx 50 is the most widely followed benchmark for large companies in the eurozone. It includes 50 major companies from eurozone countries such as Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Italy, covering sectors like technology, luxury goods, energy, banking and industry.

The index is maintained by STOXX. Each year, the largest companies in each of the supersectors of the broader Euro Stoxx index are considered, and the 50 are selected mainly by free-float market capitalization. Weights are based on free-float market cap, with a cap on any single company, and are reviewed quarterly.

The Euro Stoxx 50 should not be confused with the Stoxx Europe 50, which also includes companies from European countries outside the eurozone, such as the United Kingdom and Switzerland.

The index is calculated in euros and is commonly quoted as a price index, with total return versions also available. It underlies many ETFs, futures and options and is one of the most heavily traded index derivatives in Europe.

For US investors, returns from Euro Stoxx 50 products are influenced by both the stock prices and the euro-dollar exchange rate.