Financial Glossary

Here you’ll find clear and concise explanations of key financial terms and concepts. Our goal is to help you better understand essential topics across the financial world.

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Index

An index in finance is a statistical measure that tracks the performance of a specific group or basket of securities, such as stocks or bonds, representing a particular market, sector, or asset class. Market indexes, like the S&P 500 or Dow Jones Industrial Average, are widely used as benchmarks for evaluating the movement and performance of segments of the financial markets.

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