Amsterdam’s AEX index closed higher Monday, rising 0.61% amid positive investor sentiment, according to Investing.com. The gains follow a week where the index reached its highest-ever opening level on Thursday, as reported by NL Times.
The rise was largely driven by strong performance in the chip sector, offsetting a significant drop in the share price of Signify, which plunged 17% following the release of weak earnings reports. NL Times reported that chip stocks lifted the AEX above the 1,000 mark.
Dutch households are currently investing more than ever before, with ASML now surpassing Shell as the primary focus of investment, NL Times likewise reported. This shift reflects the growing importance of the technology sector within the Dutch economy. ASML, a major chip machine maker, and Nvidia were identified as particularly popular investments among Dutch investors in 2025.
The positive market performance comes as investors react to declining oil prices, according to reporting from bnr.nl. The AEX-index closed at a level 0.6% higher, though OCI experienced a more substantial decline, falling by over 10%, according to Het Financieele Dagblad.
