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What is an index?

Tim Bennett explains what a share market index is. He details some of the differences between international indexes, specifically the Dow Jones and FTSE 100 indexes.

by: Tim Bennett
23 Jun 2011

Tim Bennett explains what a stockmarket index is, and outlines some of the differences between international indexes, such as the Dow Jones and FTSE 100.

See also MoneyWeek's financial glossary.

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