Europe 50 Cash Index (EU50)

The Euro Stoxx 50, denoted with the symbol STOXX50E, is a stock market index that consists of 50 blue-chip stocks from Eurozone countries, selected based on market capitalization and liquidity. The index is designed to reflect the performance of the Eurozone economy and is considered a key benchmark for the European equity market.

The Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index was launched on February 26, 1998, with a base value of 1,000 points. Its initial base date was December 31, 1991, with prices calculated retroactively back to that year. The index replaced the Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50, which had been launched in 1991.

Since its launch, the Euro Stoxx 50 has experienced significant fluctuations, driven by global economic events and Eurozone-specific events such as the Eurozone debt crisis. In 2000, the index reached a peak of 5,464.43 points, while it hit a record low of 1,738.92 points in March 2009 during the global financial crisis.