The STOXX Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is a broad market cap weighted index designed to represent the performance of the Small Cap companies from Emerging Markets covering approximately 15% of investable market capitalization. STOXX Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is suitable for global investment products which include funds exchange traded funds and derivates and can also be used for further building block approach strategies when appropriate. It follows a robust and modular framework which enables investors to utilize this index for a variety of investment objectives whilst using a consistent approach. It is derived from STOXX World Equity Index series and its countries follow the STOXX World Country Classification Framework.