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Indices

See how market indices bring groups of companies together into a benchmark.

Market education · Indicative information
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Overview

Understanding indices

An equity index tracks a selected group of shares according to a defined methodology. Indices such as the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and FTSE 100 are used as reference points for particular markets. Their composition and weighting influence how they respond to changes in individual companies.

Key market drivers

  • Performance of the companies within the index
  • Economic policy and interest-rate expectations
  • Index composition and sector concentration
Market structure
Groups of securities
Key distinction
Composition and weighting
What to watch
Broad economic trends

Keep risk in perspective

An index can fall even when some of its constituent shares rise. Concentration in a few large companies or sectors can influence performance, and diversification does not eliminate market risk.

Market snapshots

Examples from indices

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