AEX stands for Amsterdam Exchange Index, commonly known as AEX index or AEX. It is the main stock market index of Euronext Amsterdam, the stock exchange in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The AEX index is regarded as a benchmark indicator of the Dutch stock market and is widely followed by investors, analysts, and financial institutions.
Comprising of the 25 largest and most actively traded companies listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the AEX index is a market capitalization-weighted index. It represents a wide range of industries including technology, financial services, consumer goods, telecommunications, and more. The composition of the AEX index is reviewed four times a year to ensure its relevance and accuracy.
The AEX index was introduced on March 4, 1983, with a base value of 100 index points. Its performance is closely monitored as an indicator of the overall performance of the Dutch stock market and serves as a barometer for the underlying economy. Changes in the AEX index are considered significant and can influence investor sentiment, market trends, and investment strategies.
Investors and traders often use the AEX index as a reference point to measure the performance of Dutch stocks, assess portfolio returns, or as a basis for derivative products such as futures and options. The AEX index is frequently compared to other major international indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and FTSE 100 to evaluate global market trends.
