To select stocks from Europe, Americas and Asia (excluding Russia) with global influence comparable to Toyota and Volkswagen, we've focused on companies that have significant market capitalization, sector leadership, or global economic impact. These should drive regional indices (e.g., Euro Stoxx 50, FTSE 100) or influence global sectors like technology, consumer goods, energy, or finance.
We specifically wanted Shell, TTE, QS, SLDP, Tesla, BMW, VW, Ferrari so these will be incorporated, with the remaining selected based on their influence. Ensured is a mix of countries (EU, UK, US and Asia) and 3 sectors (car brands, parts, energy), using data from financial sources, market trends, and web insights (e.g., Morningstar, companiesmarketcap.com).
Selection Criteria
- Global Influence: Companies with large market caps (>€50 billion for top-tier, >€5 billion for niche leaders), global operations, or brand recognition, similar to Toyota’s tech dominance or VW’s consumer reach.
- Market Impact: Stocks that significantly affect indices like Euro Stoxx 50, DAX, or FTSE 100, or influence global commodity, tech, or consumer markets.
- Sector Diversity: Covering technology, consumer staples, energy, finance, healthcare, and industrials, reflecting innovation and brand power.
- Mandatory Inclusions: Shell, QS, SLDP, Toyota, Tesla, VW, ....
- Geographic Spread: EU (e.g., Germany, France, Netherlands), UK, and Türkiye, prioritizing major economies (Germany, France, UK) but including Türkiye’s top firms.
- Data Basis: Market caps are approximate as of 2025, sourced from web data (e.g., companiesmarketcap.com, Investing.com) and financial reports.
Europe’s stock market is diverse but smaller than the U.S., with the Euro Stoxx 600 (~€15 trillion total market cap) offering a mix of tech, consumer, and industrial giants. Unlike Apple, few European firms reach trillion-euro valuations, but companies like ASML or LVMH rival Coca-Cola’s global brand or sector influence. Türkiye’s market is smaller, with fewer global players, but firms like Turkish Airlines contribute to regional impact.
