Belgium Equity

Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Brussels... Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Brussels stock exchange, which is part of the broader Euronext market. The most well-known benchmark is the Belgian Stock Market Index (BE20). As of 2022, Belgium stocks had a combined market capitalization of around US$642 billion. The exchange has large weightings in consumer staples, health care, financials, and materials. Some of the largest companies on the Belgian market include Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Argenx, KBC Groep, Solvay, and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Euro. . The Belgium economy, the world’s 25th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product, is characterized by excellent transportation infrastructure, highly developed industry, and the significant influence of trade unions. Chemicals, finished diamonds, and metals products are crucial exports for Belgium. Investment as a percentage of GDP is 27% as of 2021, having risen substantially in recent years. As a developed market economy, Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 11/22/2024 View more View less

Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Brussels stock exchange, which is part of the broader Euronext market. The most well-known benchmark is the Belgian Stock Market Index (BE20).... Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on the Brussels stock exchange, which is part of the broader Euronext market. The most well-known benchmark is the Belgian Stock Market Index (BE20). As of 2022, Belgium stocks had a combined market capitalization of around US$642 billion. The exchange has large weightings in consumer staples, health care, financials, and materials. Some of the largest companies on the Belgian market include Anheuser-Busch Inbev, Argenx, KBC Groep, Solvay, and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert. Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs may be passively or actively managed. They may also leave currency exposure unhedged, or choose to protect the portfolio from swings in the value of the Euro. . The Belgium economy, the world’s 25th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product, is characterized by excellent transportation infrastructure, highly developed industry, and the significant influence of trade unions. Chemicals, finished diamonds, and metals products are crucial exports for Belgium. Investment as a percentage of GDP is 27% as of 2021, having risen substantially in recent years. As a developed market economy, Belgium equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 11/22/2024 View more View less