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| Some Definitions about Day-Trading / Part 5 |
| About INDEXES ! |
| USA Market Indices |
| International Market Indices |
Dow Jones Industrial Average : Click here for details
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is probably the
best-known and most widely followed index in the world.
The index consists of 30 of the largest publicly traded firms
in the United States.
S&P 500 : Click here for more details
The S&P 500 index is probably the most commonly
referenced U.S. equity benchmark. This diverse index
comprises over 70% of the total market cap of all stocks
traded in the U.S.
Nasdaq Composite : Clich here for more details
The Nasdaq Composite is a broad market index that
encompasses about 4,000 issues traded on the Nasdaq
National Market--virtually every firm that trades on the
exchange
Nasdaq 100 : Click here for more details
The Nasdaq 100 Index is comprised of the 100 largest
stocks (based on market capitalization) traded on the
Nasdaq National Market. Because it tracks stocks traded
on the Nasdaq exchange, it is often considered a
technology barometer despite the fact that many
healthcare, biotech, and service issues trade there as well.
Wilshire 5000 : Click here for more details
The Wilshire 5000 is considered the "total market index."
Designed to track the value of the entire stock market, the
index actually contains around 6,700 stocks today.
S&P MidCap 400
The S&P MidCap 400 Index tracks a diverse basket of
medium-sized U.S. firms. A mid-cap stock is broadly
defined as a company with a market capitalization ranging
from about $2 billion to $10 billion.
S&P SmallCap 600
The S&P SmallCap 600 Index invests in a basket of
small-cap equities. A small-cap company is generally
defined as a stock with a market capitalization between
$300 million and $2 billion.
Russell 3000
The Russell 3000 Index attempts to capture the return of
the overall market, and is comprised of the 3000 largest
and most liquid stocks based and traded in the U.S.
Russell 2000 : Click here for more details
The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the larger Russell
3000. It is one of the most widely used indexes by
investors and is generally accepted as the benchmark for
small-cap firms.
Russell 1000
The Russell 1000 is designed to track the performance of
most major large-cap companies. The index is a subset of
the much larger Russell 3000 Index--it simply contains the
1000 largest stocks within that index. The components of
the Russell 1000 Index account for about 90% of the equity
traded on the U.S. exchanges.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is probably the
best-known and most widely followed index in the world.
The index consists of 30 of the largest publicly traded firms
in the United States.
S&P 500 : Click here for more details
The S&P 500 index is probably the most commonly
referenced U.S. equity benchmark. This diverse index
comprises over 70% of the total market cap of all stocks
traded in the U.S.
Nasdaq Composite : Clich here for more details
The Nasdaq Composite is a broad market index that
encompasses about 4,000 issues traded on the Nasdaq
National Market--virtually every firm that trades on the
exchange
Nasdaq 100 : Click here for more details
The Nasdaq 100 Index is comprised of the 100 largest
stocks (based on market capitalization) traded on the
Nasdaq National Market. Because it tracks stocks traded
on the Nasdaq exchange, it is often considered a
technology barometer despite the fact that many
healthcare, biotech, and service issues trade there as well.
Wilshire 5000 : Click here for more details
The Wilshire 5000 is considered the "total market index."
Designed to track the value of the entire stock market, the
index actually contains around 6,700 stocks today.
S&P MidCap 400
The S&P MidCap 400 Index tracks a diverse basket of
medium-sized U.S. firms. A mid-cap stock is broadly
defined as a company with a market capitalization ranging
from about $2 billion to $10 billion.
S&P SmallCap 600
The S&P SmallCap 600 Index invests in a basket of
small-cap equities. A small-cap company is generally
defined as a stock with a market capitalization between
$300 million and $2 billion.
Russell 3000
The Russell 3000 Index attempts to capture the return of
the overall market, and is comprised of the 3000 largest
and most liquid stocks based and traded in the U.S.
Russell 2000 : Click here for more details
The Russell 2000 Index is a subset of the larger Russell
3000. It is one of the most widely used indexes by
investors and is generally accepted as the benchmark for
small-cap firms.
Russell 1000
The Russell 1000 is designed to track the performance of
most major large-cap companies. The index is a subset of
the much larger Russell 3000 Index--it simply contains the
1000 largest stocks within that index. The components of
the Russell 1000 Index account for about 90% of the equity
traded on the U.S. exchanges.
London -- FTSE Index : Click here for more details
The Financial Times 100 Index, or FTSE, is the most widely used benchmark for the
performance of equities traded on the London Stock Exchange.
Germany -- DAX Index : Click here for more details
The DAX Index is the most commonly cited benchmark for measuring the returns posted
by stocks on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
France -- CAC-40 Index : Click here for more details
The CAC-40 Index is the benchmark tracking index for the Paris Bourse.
Holland -- AEX index : Click here for more details
Brazil -- Bovespa Index
The Bovespa Index tracks the performance of a basket of stocks that trade on the Sao
Paulo Exchange.
Hong Kong -- Hang Seng Index
The Hang Seng is the leading index for shares traded on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange.
Singapore -- Straits Times Index
The Straits Times Index, which is compiled by the newspaper of the same name, is
Singapore’s premier equity index.
South Korea -- KOSPI Index
In South Korea, the main tracking index is the Korean Composite Stock Price Index, or
KOSPI for short.
The Financial Times 100 Index, or FTSE, is the most widely used benchmark for the
performance of equities traded on the London Stock Exchange.
Germany -- DAX Index : Click here for more details
The DAX Index is the most commonly cited benchmark for measuring the returns posted
by stocks on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
France -- CAC-40 Index : Click here for more details
The CAC-40 Index is the benchmark tracking index for the Paris Bourse.
Holland -- AEX index : Click here for more details
Brazil -- Bovespa Index
The Bovespa Index tracks the performance of a basket of stocks that trade on the Sao
Paulo Exchange.
Hong Kong -- Hang Seng Index
The Hang Seng is the leading index for shares traded on the Hong Kong Stock
Exchange.
Singapore -- Straits Times Index
The Straits Times Index, which is compiled by the newspaper of the same name, is
Singapore’s premier equity index.
South Korea -- KOSPI Index
In South Korea, the main tracking index is the Korean Composite Stock Price Index, or
KOSPI for short.
| Sector Indices |
The Semiconductor Index is comprised of 18 stocks that almost fully represent the
semiconductor sector. The index includes 14 firms that manufacture semiconductors
and four that produce semiconductor equipment. When investors want information
specific to semiconductors, this is where they look.
Biotech Index (BTK) : Click here for more details
The American Stock Exchange Biotech Index (BTK) is the benchmark index for the
Biotechnology sector. The BTK is comprised of 17 firms that are chosen to represent the
Biotech sector. It is an excellent choice for investors who wish to track the performance
of the Biotech sector apart from the broad market.
Broker/Dealer Index (XBD)
Comprised of 12 of the most widely known firms in the brokerage sector, the AMEX
Securities Broker/Dealer Index (XBD) is the most widely recognized indicator for the
brokerage sector. Because the index contains virtually all of the well-known names in
the sector, it gives a relatively fair representation of the group.
Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA) : Click here for more details
The Dow Jones Transportation Average is the most widely recognized gauge of the
transportation sector. Started in 1884, the DJTA has the longest track record of any index
and is a good proxy for tracking the general performance of U.S. transportation stocks.
Dow Jones Utilities Average (DJUA) : Click here for more details
Comprised of fifteen of the largest utilities companies in the United States, the Dow
Jones Utilities Average is the most widely cited utilities index in the U.S. The index
includes virtually all of the nation's leading utility firms.
Gold BUGS Index (HUI) : Click here for more details
An acronym for Basket of Unhedged Gold Stocks, the BUGS index is made up
exclusively of mining stocks that do not hedge their gold positions more than a
year-and-a-half into the future. When gold prices are on the rise, the Gold BUGS Index
provides an excellent way for investors to capitalize on that increase. The index has a
high correlation to the spot price (current price) of gold.
semiconductor sector. The index includes 14 firms that manufacture semiconductors
and four that produce semiconductor equipment. When investors want information
specific to semiconductors, this is where they look.
Biotech Index (BTK) : Click here for more details
The American Stock Exchange Biotech Index (BTK) is the benchmark index for the
Biotechnology sector. The BTK is comprised of 17 firms that are chosen to represent the
Biotech sector. It is an excellent choice for investors who wish to track the performance
of the Biotech sector apart from the broad market.
Broker/Dealer Index (XBD)
Comprised of 12 of the most widely known firms in the brokerage sector, the AMEX
Securities Broker/Dealer Index (XBD) is the most widely recognized indicator for the
brokerage sector. Because the index contains virtually all of the well-known names in
the sector, it gives a relatively fair representation of the group.
Dow Jones Transportation Average (DJTA) : Click here for more details
The Dow Jones Transportation Average is the most widely recognized gauge of the
transportation sector. Started in 1884, the DJTA has the longest track record of any index
and is a good proxy for tracking the general performance of U.S. transportation stocks.
Dow Jones Utilities Average (DJUA) : Click here for more details
Comprised of fifteen of the largest utilities companies in the United States, the Dow
Jones Utilities Average is the most widely cited utilities index in the U.S. The index
includes virtually all of the nation's leading utility firms.
Gold BUGS Index (HUI) : Click here for more details
An acronym for Basket of Unhedged Gold Stocks, the BUGS index is made up
exclusively of mining stocks that do not hedge their gold positions more than a
year-and-a-half into the future. When gold prices are on the rise, the Gold BUGS Index
provides an excellent way for investors to capitalize on that increase. The index has a
high correlation to the spot price (current price) of gold.
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