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Publication date: October 28, 2024
The AEX Index is the leading stock index in the Netherlands, reflecting the performance of the 25 largest and most traded companies on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. Understanding the composition of the AEX index is crucial for investors seeking to understand the Dutch economy and stock market dynamics.
Why is the composition of the AEX index important?
The composition of the AEX Index is of great importance to investors for several reasons:
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Market indicator: The AEX index acts as an important indicator of the health of the Dutch economy. Changes in the index can provide clues about economic trends and corporate performance.
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Diversification: By investing in the AEX index, investors have the opportunity to benefit from a wide spread across different sectors and companies, which can reduce risk.
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Accessibility: The AEX Index makes it easy for investors to access the largest and most successful companies in the Netherlands through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or index funds.
| Company | Sector | Weigh | More to know? |
| ABN Amro Bank NV | Bank | 0.76% | Next |
| Adyen NV | Technology | 3.53% | Next |
| Aegon NV | Insurance | 0.84% | Next |
| Akzo Nobel NV | Chemicals | 1.04% | Next |
| ArcelorMittal SA | Basic Materials | 1.17% | Next |
| ASM International NV | Technology | 3.59% | Next |
| ASML Holding NV | Technology | 15.31% | ASML Holding |
| ASR Netherlands NV | Insurance | 0.71% | ASR Netherlands |
| BE Semiconductor Industries NV | Technology | 1.29% | BE Semiconductor |
| DSM-Firmenich AG | Chemistry | 2.86% | DSM-Firmenich |
| Exor NV | Investment Company | 1.11% | Exor |
| Heineken NV | Consumer Products | 2.86% | Next |
| IMCD NV | Chemicals | 0.79% | Next |
| ING Group NV | Bank | 5.70% | Next |
| Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | Retail | 2.82% | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize |
| KPN Koninklijke NV | Telecom | 1.52% | Next |
| NN Group NV | Insurance | 1.26% | Next |
| Philips Koninklijke NV | Technology | 1.97% | Next |
| Prosus NV | Technology | 5.23% | Next |
| Randstad NV | Employment agency | 0.49% | Next |
| Relx PLC | Media and Publishing | 8.69% | Next |
| Shell PLC | Energy | 15.70% | Shell |
| Unilever PLC | Consumer Products | 14.51% | Next |
| Universal Music Group NV | Media | 2.17% | Next |
| Wolters Kluwer NV | Media and Publishing | 4.13% | Next |
The AEX movements as of June 28, 2024. Movements vary daily due to market movements and index adjustments. Consult official sources for up-to-date data.
Shares are eligible for inclusion in the AEX index if they are among the 25 largest funds on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, ranked by the market capitalization of their freely tradable shares. The AEX is a market-capitalization-weighted index, in which a fund's weight must be no more than 15% to avoid dominance by a single company, such as ASML.
The index is reviewed annually and quarterly, with an interim review on the first day of trading in September to fill open positions. The weight of each fund is determined as a percentage of the total index value, helping to ensure a representative reflection of the Dutch stock market.
Disclaimer: Investing involves risks. Our analysts are not financial advisors. Always consult an advisor when making financial decisions. The information and tips provided on this website are based on our analysts' insights and experiences. Therefore, they are for educational purposes only.
