The STOXX Global Maximum Dividend 40 index is a blue-chip index comprising the 40 highest dividend-yielding companies worldwide. Derived from the STOXX Global 1800 index, the index represents companies with the highest expected dividend yield in the upcoming quarter. The expected dividend yield is determined by the announced or estimated dividend amount and the closing price of the stock at the time of selection. The index covers the world's developed markets of Europe, North America and Asia/Pacific region.