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2.1.2. Market Indices and Parameters.
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A market index is a metric that tracks the performance of a group of stocks. Some
indices are designed to indicate the overall performance of the market, while others
follow a particular sector. There are many types of market indices used to
compare stocks, bonds and other investment securities. A stockindex measures the
value of a hypothetical portfolio of stocks.
Different methods are used to calculate a market index's value, such as price-
weighting, market-value-weighting and capitalization-weighting, that each have their
own set of pros and cons. Taking a look at a market index provides an investor with a
quick overview of market trends.
Stock parameteris the factors that eventually control the stock price at thestock
exchange. A better understanding of these parameters will help you to trade in stocks.
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