Investments & Financial Planning

What is an Index ?

Answer:

Index is a statistical composite that measures changes in financial markets or in the economy, They are often expressed in percentage changes from a base year or from the previous month. Indexes measure the ups and downs of stock, bond, and some commodities markets, in terms of market prices and weighting of companies the index.
CPAdirectory
Answer Provided by: CPAdirectory

Share This Answer

Looking For More?

View all Investments & Financial Planning Questions

View More Questions