What is the AEX index?

The AEX index, derived from Amsterdam Exchange index, is a stock market index composed of Dutch companies that trade on Euronext Amsterdam, formerly known as the Amsterdam Stock Exchange. Started in 1983, the index is composed of a maximum of 25 of the most frequently traded securities on the exchange.

Why should you invest in the AEX®?

Investing in the AEX® means investing primarily in Dutch stocks. The majority of AEX® companies have their head office in the Netherlands. In addition, by investing in the AEX® you have a stake in a large number of companies that you know well and are familiar with. KPN, ING and Philips are some examples.

What happened to the European stock indexes?

Nov. 20, 2015 at 5:14 a.m. ETby Maarten van Tartwijk Four European stock indexes closed after technical issues LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The main indexes in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels and Lisbon were not trading early on Thursday due to a technical incident, according to a spokesperson from exchange operator Euronext .

What are the major stock indexes?

No Headlines Available Major Stock Indexes Key U.S. Last Chg Chg % Dow Jones Industrial Average 33,761.05 424.38 1.27% NASDAQ Composite Index 13,047.19 267.27 2.09% S&P 500 Index 4,280.15 72.88 1.73% Russell 2000 Index 2,016.62 41.36 2.09% Other U.S. Last Chg Chg % Dow Jones Transportation Average 15,146.70 74.16 0.49%