What is a Stock Index?
A stock index measures the performance of a group of stocks. By tracking the price changes of specific markets or industries, they reflect the overall health and trends of the market.
Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the oldest and most well-known stock indices in the United States. It consists of 30 large, well-known American companies across various industries.
S&P 500 Index
The S&P 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 large American companies and is widely regarded as one of the best indicators of the overall performance of the U.S. stock market.
NASDAQ Composite Index
The NASDAQ Composite Index is primarily composed of technology companies, making its performance a barometer for the tech industry.
FTSE 100 Index
The FTSE 100 Index consists of the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange and is an important indicator of the performance of the UK stock market.
Nikkei 225 Index
The Nikkei 225 Index is the main stock index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Japan, comprising 225 large Japanese companies.
Hang Seng Index
The Hang Seng Index tracks the 50 largest companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a major indicator of the performance of the Hong Kong stock market.
DAX Index
The DAX Index consists of the 30 largest companies listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and is the main indicator of the performance of the German stock market.
CAC 40 Index
The CAC 40 Index consists of the 40 largest companies listed on the Paris Stock Exchange and is an important indicator of the performance of the French stock market.
Other Important Global Indices
In addition to the major indices mentioned above, there are many other important global indices, such as Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index, Brazil’s Bovespa Index, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index.