The STOXX Europe 50 is one of the most important stock indices in Europe. It includes the 50 largest listed companies from 17 European countries, including non-euro countries such as Great Britain, Switzerland and Denmark. It represents around 70% of the European free float market capitalization* and is considered the most important stock index for the European economic area.
*When a company issues shares, some of them belong to large investors, the government, or the founding family. They are not are for the most part not regularly traded. Free float, on the other hand, includes all shares that are freely available and can be actively traded on the stock exchange.
What inclusion in the STOXX Europe 50 means for BBVA
The fact that BBVA is now part of the STOXX Europe 50 means that the bank is officially one of the largest and most important companies in Europe. This provides several advantages:
- More attention: Large international investors are now taking an even closer look at BBVA. This strengthens trust in the bank.
- Stronger market position: BBVA is perceived as a leading financial institution in Europe. This shows how sound and successful the bank is.
- More money for growth: Many funds and ETFs automatically invest in companies listed in the STOXX Europe 50. This can provide BBVA with additional resources to continue growing and investing in new offerings.
In short: Being included in the index is a strong signal – for the bank and for everyone who manages their money through it.
BBVA represented in other indices
In addition to the STOXX Europe 50, BBVA is also listed in other major stock indices:
- IBEX 35: the leading index of the Spanish stock exchange, which represents the 35 most important listed companies in Spain.
- Euro Stoxx Banks: an industry index that includes the largest banks in the euro area.
- Stoxx Europe 600: a broad European index with 600 companies from different sectors and countries.
- STOXX Europe 600 Banks: a specialized index that tracks the largest and most important banks in Europe. The high weighting of BBVA reflects its strong position within the industry.
- Bloomberg BE 500: a global index that includes the 500 largest publicly traded companies worldwide.
Indices such these provide orientation for investors and funds. They show which companies are particularly relevant, stable and worth investing in. BBVA's broad presence in these indices underscores the bank's strong market position, both nationally and internationally.
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Sustainability as a success factor
An important reason for BBVA’s strong market position is its consistent commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices – also known by the acronym ESG, which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance.
BBVA is included in several recognized sustainability indices:
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index: evaluates companies worldwide based on ecological and social criteria.
- FTSE4Good: lists companies that meet high standards with respect to environmental and social issues.
- MSCI ESG Leaders: shows companies with exceptionally responsible corporate governance.
- Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index: highlights companies that are committed to equality and diversity.
- Euronext Vigeo Index: considers companies with strong ESG performance in Europe.
- ISS ESG Corporate Rating: evaluates the sustainability strategy and performance of companies based on comprehensive ESG criteria.
These ESG indices and ratings demonstrate that BBVA is not only economically successful, it also assumes responsibility, whether toward the environment, society, or its employees.
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