AEX index: The AEX index is an important stock market index in the Netherlands that tracks the performance of the 25 largest and most traded equity funds on the Amsterdam stock exchange. This index provides a good picture of the health of the Dutch stock market and is often used as a barometer for the economic situation in the Netherlands.

AEX (Amsterdam Exchanges): Previously, AEX was the name of the Amsterdam stock exchanges before they merged with other European stock exchanges to form Euronext. AEX stood for Amsterdam Exchanges and was a crucial player in the financial markets of the Netherlands and beyond.