EU Stocks 50

4850.5
0.21%
Daily
  • L. 4840.5
  • H. 4855.5
  • Ch. 10.0
  • Ch.% 0.21%
Overview
Costs & Margins

  • The EU Stocks 50 – also called the EU Stoxx 50 – is a stock index that tracks the value of 50 of the biggest publicly listed companies in the Eurozone. It is considered the main benchmark index for the Eurozone.

    Its constituents cover 11 countries across the Eurozone, and include blue-chip stocks such as Adidas, Santander and LVMH. France and Germany provide the joint-highest number of stocks on the index, with 15 each.

    The EU Stoxx 50 is calculated on a free-float market capitalization basis, which means stocks with a higher value will have more of an impact on its price.

  • Margin From
    5.0 %
  • Trading Hours
    24 hours / day *
  • Min Trade Size
    1
  • Long
    0
  • Short
    0
  • Min Stop Distance
    0.0 Points
  • Guaranteed Order Minimum
    3.0 Points
  • Guaranteed Order Premium
    1.0 units of quantity
  • Spreads
  • Spreads From
    2.5 Points
  • Margins
  • 0 - 4 000
    5.0 %
  • 4 000 - 8 000
    6.0 %
  • 8 000 +
    15.0 %
  • Dealing
  • Spreads
    2.5 Points
  • Guaranteed Order Min Distance
    3.0 Points
  • Margins
  • 0 - 4 000
    5.0 %
  • 4 000 - 8 000
    6.0 %
  • 8 000 +
    15.0 %

Latest research

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Stocks: Weakness persists amid central bank tightening
By:
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June 7, 2022 11:23 AM
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Sentiment turning positive in Europe
April 21, 2022 12:43 PM

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Bid
4849.3
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4851.8
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Last Updated: 11/29/2024 11:59:59 PM
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