Oslo Børs has revised the composition of the Benchmark Index (OSEBX). The revision has resulted in six companies being removed from the index, while six new are added. The number of companies included in the index will be 54, the same number as previous period.
The Benchmark Index is intended to be an investable index that comprises a representative selection of all the shares listed on Oslo Børs. Since the index is meant to be investable, shares included in the index must be relatively easy to buy and sell in the market at any time.
With effect from 1 December 2009, shares in 6 companies will be removed from the index, while 6 companies will be added to the index.
The following companies will be removed from the index:
- Data Respons ASA
- Imarex ASA
- Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
- Origio AS
- PSI Group ASA
- Questerre Energy Corporation
The following companies will be included in the index:
- Aker ASA
- Algeta ASA
- Copeinca ASA
- Lerøy Seafood Group ASA
- Songa Offshore SE
- Veidekke ASA
Se the new composition here: http://www.newsweb.no/newsweb/search.do?messageId=249061
The Oslo Børs Benchmark Index was introduced in 2001, and replaced the former total index. Since this time, the number of companies included in the Benchmark Index has varied between 52 and 81.