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EURO STOXX 50 Index derivatives

The EURO STOXX 50® index comprises the 50 leading blue-chip stocks from 11 Eurozone countries. The index is weighted by free-float market capitalization, with a maximum weighting of ten percent for each constituent.

Eurex offers futures and options on the EURO STOXX 50® index, as well as volatility, short-term options, ESG, dividend and total return futures on the same index. This allows investors to implement different risk management or trading strategies depending on their objectives. 
 


Diversification and hedging tool 


   Highly traded European benchmark  

  • The EURO STOXX® blue-chip indexes are diversified and efficient benchmarks designed to serve as underlying for a wide range of financial products, such as Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), derivatives, and structured products. 
     

  • EURO STOXX 50® Index derivatives are ideally suited for hedging and enhancing the performance of equity portfolios on both on-exchange and OTC markets. 

  • Futures and options on the EURO STOXX 50® index are the most actively traded EUR-denominated equity index derivatives at Eurex. 
     

  • The free-float market capitalization of the EURO STOXX 50® Index accounts for approximately 60 percent of the capitalization of the entire Eurozone. 

The EURO STOXX 50® derivatives offer a comprehensive, reliable, and liquid benchmark for investors. With its diverse selection of leading European blue-chip stocks, it serves as an essential tool for diversification, portfolio enhancement, hedging, and managing exposure to the Eurozone's largest companies. By leveraging its strong market capitalization and high trading volumes, investors can confidently navigate the European market.
 

EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures (FESX)

EURO STOXX 50 Index Options (OESX)

Beyond the Trade: EURO STOXX 50 Options

November edition: Whitepaper on EURO STOXX 50 Options

The results speak: Spreads have tightened, BBO quoted size above 300 contracts, +1,300 quoted instruments daily YoY, +500K YoY traded contracts on newly quoted instruments. Our competitive LP program is delivering healthier, more transparent markets.

New liquidity framework to enhance market quality on OESX

The new liquidity provider scheme for OESX will foster a more competitive order book environment across market phases.

Key benefits (Products)

Key benefits (OESX LP scheme)

Prices/Quotes (Futures)

Contacts

Tobias Ehinger
Product and Business Development


T +49-69-211-1 23 13
tobias.ehinger@eurex.com
 

Strahinja Trenkic
Market & Liquidity Analytics



strahinja.trenkic@eurex.com
 

Sophie Granchi
Sales EMEA


T +33-0680347501
sophie.granchi@eurex.com

Dorte Carlsen
Sales EMEA


T +44-20-78 62-72 17
dorte.carlsen@eurex.com

Matthew Koren
Sales Americas


T +1-212-309-93 14
matthew.koren@eurex.com

Kris Hopkins
Sales APAC


T +65-65 97-30 61
kris.hopkins@eurex.com