Amsterdam Stock Exchange (AEX)
Candlefocus EditorThe Amsterdam Stock Exchange dates back to the early 1600s, when the Dutch East India Company (VOC) was established in 1602. From then, thestock exchange was used to finance and facilitate the growth of the international trade of commodities, goods and services. In the 19th century, the exchange traded stock certificates and government bonds, and in 1807, it also began trading equities and derivatives.
The AEX was initially a part of Euronext Amsterdam NV, which in 2007 merged with the European Stock Exchange Group Merger creating a multi-national trading platform offering products and services to traders and investors. Currently, the AEX index is primarily composed of the top Dutch stocks by market capitalization and it is broadly diversified across various sectors. The AEX exchange is an important gauge for Dutch market trends, and it has been used for benchmarking and measuring the performance of securities.
In addition, the AEX has also led to an increase in foreign investment in the Dutch economy, as international investors can access the Dutch securities markets through the AEX index. The AEX indices are used by financial institutions to determine the performance of the domestic Dutch market, and to evaluate the risk of different investments. Furthermore, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange has become a regional hub for international investors and traders, who can trade a wide variety of Dutch stocks and instruments through the AEX.
In recent times, the AEX has been subject to numerous technological advancements, such as computer-based trading, automated indices and real-time data news. This has allowed the exchange to evolve and become more efficient, enabling more efficient and effective trading of Dutch securities. The AEX is an important outlet for investors, both domestic and international, who want to invest in Dutch stocks, derivatives and index-linked securities.