Topic: Stock market indices in Europe (2024)

Stock market indices are composite measures that track the performance of a specific group of stocks within a financial market, serving as benchmarks for assessing investment performance. Europe being home to several large and distinct stock exchanges, financial markets are very diverse. In order to better represent and reflect the performance of the region's economies and markets, there are both continent-wide and national indices. Among the various pan-European indices, the Stoxx Europe 600 has the broadest diversification. It includes 600 stocks, representing large, mid, and small-capitalization companies from 17 European countries. Considered as the equivalent of the U.S. index S&P 500, the Euro Stoxx 50 is probably the most followed index in the eurozone and includes 50 stocks from blue-chip companies leaders in their sectors of operation.

Main national indices

As economies and markets in Europe are very diverse, national indices provide a more detailed overview of local conditions and trends. Among the national indices, the FTSE 100 (Financial Times Stock Exchange 100) is probably the most followed due to the size of the UK's stock market and the importance of the London Stock Exchange on the global financial system. The FTSE 100 tracks the performance of 100 companies listed on the LSE with the highest market capitalization, while the FTSE All-Share represents 98 percent of the UK's market capitalization. Similarly, France's CAC 40 (Cotation Assistée en Continu) is a benchmark index of the French stock market performance and represents the 40 leading stocks among the 100 largest market capitalization on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, while the DAX (Deutsche Aktienindex) tracks the development of the 40 major German blue-chip companies trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

The growing significance of ESG indices

As increasing attention towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters has impacted the financial sector in recent years, sustainable investments have become more and more relevant. Europe, in particular, saw a growing flow of assets being invested into sustainable funds, which led to ESG indices gaining more significance in the financial landscape. With Europe's unwavering commitment to sustainability, indices like the STOXX Europe ESG Leaders 50 and the play a crucial role in guiding investors toward environmentally conscious and socially responsible businesses, fostering a more sustainable economic landscape.

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Published by Statista Research Department, Jan 10, 2024

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Year-end value of the Euro Stoxx 50 3,793.62

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FAQs

What is Europe stock market index? ›

The MSCI Europe Index captures large and mid cap representation across 15 Developed Markets (DM) countries in Europe*. With 420 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization across the European Developed Markets equity universe.

What is the most important index in Europe? ›

Top Stock Market Indices in Europe
  • 1) Euro Stoxx 50. ...
  • 2) Stoxx Europe 600. ...
  • 3) MSCI Europe. ...
  • 4) MSCI Emerging Markets Europe. ...
  • 5) MSCI AC Europe. ...
  • 6) S&P Europe 350. ...
  • 7) S&P Euro. ...
  • 8) FTSE Eurotop 100.

What is the stock market in Europe called? ›

Euronext: the European stock market and infrastructure.

What are the key stock market indices? ›

Major Market Indexes
Market IndexSymbolChange
NYSE Composite IndexNYA+131.18
S&P 500 IndexSPX+26.41
S&P MidCap 400MID+28.46
S&P 100 IndexOEX+8.57
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Which index best represents the European market? ›

The STOXX All Europe Total Market Index (TMI) represents the Western and Eastern Europe region as a whole, covering approximately 95 percent of the free float market capitalisation of European companies with a variable number of components.

Is the Europe stock market open now? ›

Trading hours in Europe

Opening and closing times for the Euronext exchanges are identical – 8am to 4.30pm (GMT) Monday to Friday.

What are the top 3 most powerful countries in the EU? ›

The three most powerful members of the European Union — France, Italy and Germany — as well as the United Kingdom are referred to as the Big Four of Western Europe. They are major European powers and the only EU countries individually represented as full members of the G7, the G8, and the G20.

What are the most important indices worldwide? ›

World Indices
SymbolNameVolume
^GSPCS&P 5001.883B
^DJIDow Jones Industrial Average291.487M
^IXICNASDAQ Composite4.027B
^NYANYSE COMPOSITE (DJ)0
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What is the European equivalent of the S&P 500? ›

The Stoxx 600 seeks to offer broader exposure to European companies. Thus, it's often cited as a close European alternative to Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500). The S&P 500 is a broadly diversified index consisting of the 500 largest companies in the US.

What are the 3 major indices? ›

In the United States, the three leading stock indexes are the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite. For international markets, the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index and the Nikkei 225 Index are popular proxies for the British and Japanese stock markets, respectively.

How big is the European stock market? ›

As of September 2023, the largest stock exchange in Europe was the Euronext, with a total market capitalization of around 6.3 trillion U.S. dollars. Euronext was formed in 2000, and is a pan-European stock exchange seated in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin London, Lisbon Paris and Oslo.

What is the strongest market in Europe? ›

Germany (Population of 82.3million)

Germany is the largest economy in Europe and the fourth largest in the world, attracting startups, relocations, and company growth projects. As of 2021, the economy's GDP was recorded at around $ 4.2 trillion, representing 1.91% of the world's economy.

What are the top 5 indices? ›

FTSE 100

The index was first calculated in 1984. FTSE 100, along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, NASDAQ and Nikkei 225 indices, forms the "big five indicators" of the global economy.

Which are the two most important stock market indices? ›

The Sensex and Nifty are India's two most prominent stock market indices.

Why are stock market indices important? ›

It's important to recognise that stock market indices do more than just provide a daily numerical snapshot of market performance. Every stock investor knows that market indices are like a report card for the overall market. They show how the market is doing, but not how each individual stock is doing.

Is there an S&P 500 for Europe? ›

The equivalent of the S&P 500 in Europe is the STOXX Europe 600 index, as it represents the performance of European companies across various sectors.

What is Europe version of sp500? ›

The Stoxx 600 seeks to offer broader exposure to European companies. Thus, it's often cited as a close European alternative to Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500). The S&P 500 is a broadly diversified index consisting of the 500 largest companies in the US.

Does Europe have index funds? ›

The best indices for Europe ETFs

For an investment in stocks from Europe, there are 4 indices available that are tracked by 25 ETFs. The total expense ratio (TER) of ETFs on these indices is between 0.05% p.a. and 0.30% p.a..

What is the Germany market index called? ›

The DAX—also known as the Deutscher Aktien Index or the GER40—is a stock index that represents 40 of the largest and most liquid German companies that trade on the Frankfurt Exchange. The prices used to calculate the DAX Index come through Xetra, an electronic trading system.

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