STOXX Limited is making changes to the composition of several of its benchmark indices as part of a regular quarterly component review.
As of January 31, 2011, the total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX Europe 600 Index increased to EUR5.57 trillion from EUR5.56 trillion, while the total free-float market capitalisation of the STOXX Europe Total Market Index increased to EUR6.00 trillion from EUR5.92 trillion.
The total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX Americas 600 Index increased to EUR9.66 trillion from EUR9.65 trillion, while the total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 Index increased to EUR3.36 trillion from EUR3.34 trillion.
The total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX Global 1800 Index increased to EUR18.59 trillion from EUR18.55 trillion, while the total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX EU Enlarged Total Market Index increased to EUR92.87 billion from EUR92.07 billion.
As of January 31, 2011, the total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX Eastern Europe 300 Index increased to EUR422.85 billion from EUR420.43 billion, while the total free-float market capitalisation of the reconstituted STOXX Eastern Europe Total Market Index decreased to EUR439.13 billion from EUR444.27 billion.
The total free-float market capitalisation of the STOXX Europe Football Index increased to EUR731.25 million from EUR730.38 million, while the total free-float market capitalisation of the STOXX Europe Private Equity 20 Index will remain unchanged at EUR18.18 billion.
Changes are being announced today after the conclusion of a regular quarterly component review. The adjusted component weightings, including the number of shares and free-float factors, will be announced on March 11, 2011 after the close of markets. All changes will be effective as of the open of markets on March 21, 2011.
