As you probably know:
The AEX Index is increasingly developing from a classic national index into a dynamic reflection of international capital allocation.
More and more globally active companies are choosing Euronext Amsterdam as their primary stock exchange, whether for tax, regulatory or strategic reasons.
This development means that the AEX not only reflects Dutch economic strength, but is increasingly becoming a vehicle for broadly diversified international exposure.
The forthcoming expansion of the AEX from 25 to 30 stocks in September 2025 increases the likelihood that more multinationals will be included. This will give investors access to high-growth, globally networked companies, often with attractive valuations compared to overcrowded indices such as the S&P 500 or the DAX.
Those who recognize early on that the AEX is maturing from a "national" to a "transnational" index can benefit from a revaluation and potential capital inflows. In a time of geopolitical fragmentation, Amsterdam's geographical neutrality is an underestimated advantage.
Here are just a few examples:
As a result of the expansion from 25 to 30 titles, the following titles, among others, could migrate from the broader AEX all Share to the AEX: