STOXX Europe 600

The STOXX Europe 600 is the definitive benchmark for the European equity market. It tracks 600 companies across 17 European countries, including non-Euro nations like the UK and Switzerland.

Diversity beyond the Euro

Unlike the EURO STOXX 50, which is limited to the Eurozone, the STOXX Europe 600 includes heavyweights like Nestlé, Roche (Switzerland), and Shell (UK). This makes it a far more diversified and representative index for the European continent.

Large, Mid, and Small Cap

The index captures approximately 90% of the free-float market capitalization of the European stock market. It includes not just large caps, but also mid and small-cap companies, providing a more balanced view of European business health.

Sector Exposure

The STOXX Europe 600 is well-balanced across Financials, Health Care, Industrials, and Consumer Goods. It is less dependent on any single industry compared to many national indices.

Context

The STOXX Europe 600 is more broadly diversified than the EURO STOXX 50 and also includes companies from the UK, Switzerland and the Nordic countries. This adds further currencies (pound, franc, krona/krone) that affect performance in euros.