The STOXX 50 is owned and operated by STOXX Ltd., a joint venture between Deutsche Börse AG and SIX Group. The index was launched in 1998 and is currently one of the most widely followed stock indices in Europe.

Here are some of the key features of the STOXX 50:

• It is composed of 50 of the largest, most liquid stocks in the Eurozone.
• It is weighted by market capitalization, meaning that the stocks with the largest market values have the biggest impact on the index’s performance.
• It is reviewed and rebalanced quarterly to ensure that it continues to reflect the composition of the Eurozone market.
• It is used as a benchmark for a wide range of investment products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and derivatives.