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Index




A group of assets (often in a similar class of sector or market capitalization) which can be traded as a single security.


Additional Comments:

Statistical composite that measures changes in the economy or in financial markets, often expressed in percentage changes from a base year or from the previous month. Indexes measure the ups and downs of stocks, bonds, and some commodities markets in terms of market prices and weighting of companies in the index.

Related Terms:

Exchange-Traded Fund
(ETF) A fund that tracks an index, but can be traded like a stock. Many ETFs ...

Bulletin Board Shell
A blank check or shell company whose securities trade on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board. ...

Asset Allocation
A form of diversification, in which emphasis is placed on dividing capital among separate markets (stocks, ...





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