Ireland Equity

Ireland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on Euronext Dublin,... Ireland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on Euronext Dublin, which used to be known as the Irish Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the Ireland Stock Exchange Overall Index. This is a market capitalization-weighted index that tracks the performance of all stocks listed on the exchange, other than those which are domiciled in the United Kingdom. As of 2023, Irish stocks had a market capitalization of US$806 billion. The market has large weightings in consulting services, industrials, and medical technology. Some of the largest companies on the exchange include Accenture, Medtronic, Eaton, and Trane Technologies. Ireland 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 Irish economy, the world’s 29th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by a reliance on financial services, life sciences, and information technology. Computers, chemicals, and medical devices are key exports. Foreign direct investment plays a significant role in the economy. As a developed market economy, Irish equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 04/26/2024 View more View less

Ireland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on Euronext Dublin, which used to be known as the Irish Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the Ireland Stock Exchange Overall Index.... Ireland equity mutual funds and ETFs own securities listed on Euronext Dublin, which used to be known as the Irish Stock Exchange. The most well-known benchmark is the Ireland Stock Exchange Overall Index. This is a market capitalization-weighted index that tracks the performance of all stocks listed on the exchange, other than those which are domiciled in the United Kingdom. As of 2023, Irish stocks had a market capitalization of US$806 billion. The market has large weightings in consulting services, industrials, and medical technology. Some of the largest companies on the exchange include Accenture, Medtronic, Eaton, and Trane Technologies. Ireland 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 Irish economy, the world’s 29th largest by nominal Gross Domestic Product as of 2022, is characterized by a reliance on financial services, life sciences, and information technology. Computers, chemicals, and medical devices are key exports. Foreign direct investment plays a significant role in the economy. As a developed market economy, Irish equity mutual funds and ETFs are often purchased by conservative-minded investors. Last Updated: 04/26/2024 View more View less