What Are Share Indexes?
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Stock indexes are a statistical average of a particular share exchange or sector. Indexes are composed of stocks which have something in common – they are all part of the same exchange; they are part of the same industry; or they represent companies of a certain size or location.
There are many different stock indexes, the most common in the United States being the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the NYSE Composite index, and the S&P 500 Composite share Price Index. stock indexes give an overall perspective about the economic health of a particular industry or share exchange.
There are several different ways to calculate indexes. An index based solely on the price of stocks is called a ‘price weighted index’. This type of index does not take into consideration the importance of any particular share or the size of the company. An index which is ‘market value weighted’, on the other hand, takes into account the size of the companies. That way, price shifts of small companies have less influence than those of larger companies. Another type of index is the ‘market-share weighted’ index. This type of index is based on the number of shares rather than their total value.
Index Funds
As well as giving an overall grade to a particular economy, indexes can also be an investment instrument. Mutual funds based on indexes are known as ‘passively managed mutual funds’ and have been shown to consistently outperform managed funds. Mutual funds based on an index simply duplicate the holdings where the index is based on. Thus if the Dow Jones rises by 1% the fund based on the Dow Jones also rises by the same amount. This has the advantage of lower costs for research and transactions – savings that can be passed on to the investor who participates in these funds.
The Big Indexes
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the best-known indexes in the United States. It follows the share movements of 30 of the most influential companies in America including General Electric, Coca Cola and General Motors. It is a ‘price-weighted average’ index – thus giving more influence to more expensive stocks. Some analysts feel that the price-weighting does not give an accurate picture of share market movements and that 30 companies are not enough to form an accurate assessment.
The S&P 500 Index is based on 500 United States corporations. These companies are carefully chosen to represent a broad slice of economic activity. It is second in influence after the Dow Jones and is felt to be an accurate predictor of the state of the United States economy.
Outside of the United States the most influential index is the FTSE 100 Index. This is based on 100 of the largest companies listed on the London stock Exchange. It is an indicator of the British economy and is one of the biggest indexes in Europe. Other important non-US indexes are the CAC 40 from France and the Nikkei 225 from Japan.
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ORIGINAL ELVGREN EASEL PINUP Only Gil Elvgren Used for PIN-UP, ADS AND COCA COLA $189,950.00 |
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Restored Antique Coca Cola Coke Machines Vendo 81 39 56 $70,111.00 |
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Restored Antique Coca Cola Coke Machines Vendo 81A 81B, 81D, CAV72, VMC PEPSI 81 $66,666.00 |
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RARE Coca-Cola Hayden Hayden Transparency Set {1930′s} Howard Crosby Renwic $35,000.00 |
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1992 COCA COLA HONUS WAGNER 24KT GOLD CARD SERIAL #001 SERIES #1 COLLECT-A-CARD $19,500.00 |
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1994 COCA COLA NORMAN ROCKWELL 24 KT GOLD CARD SERIAL #0001 SERIES 3 SANTA CLAUS $19,500.00 |
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COKE ORIGINAL ELVGREN SODA POP DRAWING PINUP for PIN-UP COCA COLA Lomis Sunbloom $18,775.00 |
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RARE Bulgari Silver Coca-Cola Glass 14k Gold Straw $16,500.00 |
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“Lost Station” by Stanislas Kostka Coca Cola in the Old West $14,000.00 |
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1995 COCA COLA 24KT HADDON SUNDBLOM SANTA GOLD CARD COLLECT-A-CARD SERIAL #002 $9,700.00 |
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VINTAGE 1928 ART DECO SODA FOUNTAIN COMPLETE WITH COCA COLA DISPENSER, AND MORE $7,500.00 |
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Vintage Coca Cola 12 x 10 fl. oz. Bottle Carrying Case Cardboard – RARE $7,495.99 |
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Classic “All Original” 1956 Vendo H81D Coca-Cola Vending Machine $6,000.00 |
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1939 Coca Cola Salesman Sample Cooler all original rare $5,000.00 |
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Koolatron KWC-4 Coca-Cola Personal 6-Can Mini Fridge $41.25 Koolatron Coca – Cola Personal Cooler / Warmer provides storage and temperature control for food and beverages. Cool or warm your food and drinks easily. The Coca-Cola Personal Cooler / Warmer looks like a small refrigerator and is perfect for the car, boat or home. It holds up to six 12-oz. cans of soda or beer. It operates on 12V DC or 110V AC with an AC adaptor. Cools food and drinks to 32 degr… |
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The Best of the Andrews Sisters: 20th Century Masters (Millennium Collection) $2.46 The oft-touted critical notion that pop music revivals are usually spawned by reactionary nostalgia founders miserably when trying to explain swing music’s resurgence, a renaissance seen over by latter-day hipsters born three decades after the music’s supposed demise. A better explanation can be found on this 12-track Andrews Sisters sampler: vibrant, sassy music that’s influenced artists from Bet… |
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Those Were Our Songs: Music of World War II $10.87 Jewel case with inserts, both CD are very clean with very clear sound… |
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The Gods Must Be Crazy [VHS] $19.98 Three separate story lines set in Africa eventually come together in this 1980 film by Jamie Uys. (The film wasn’t released in the U.S., where it became a huge hit, until 1984.) Story one involves a bushman whose discovery of a Coke bottle causes consternation among his tribe, story two concerns an awkward romance between a clumsy scientist and a sweet schoolteacher, and the third plot involves a … |
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One Two Three [VHS] $17.30 Hardly ever mentioned in the category of lightning-paced comedies–the His Girl Friday and Preston Sturges kind–is this breathless cold war farce from the great Billy Wilder. Adapted from a one-act play by Ferenc Molnár, Wilder and collaborator I.A.L. Diamond’s hilarious screenplay is a whirlwind collection of one-liners, gags, and double-entendres, anchored for the cameras by Jimmy Cagney’s cag… |
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1930s Style Coca-Cola Chrome Wall Clock $17.53 Bring the unique style of the world’s most recognizable brand home with this incredible Coca-Cola clock. This retro clock features a 1930′s style Coca-Cola design and the high gloss chrome molded case adds a brilliant shine. |
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Classic Coca-Cola Gift Basket $28.49 Gift basket filled with your favorite treatsPresented in classic old-time Coca-Cola packMakes a great gift for co-workers, friends, or loved ones |
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Coca-Cola Delicious Refreshing Vintage Chrome Stool $59.99 Great for any space, this red and chrome vintage stool from Coca-Cola offers a fashionable look. With a convenietn foot rest ring, this stool is finished with non-swivel pads and a logo-embellished seat cushion. |
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Red Coca Cola Double Ring Neon Clock $56.97 Coca Cola vintage officially licensed neon clock adds a classic touch to timekeepingCollector’s item is a perfect style for any recreation roomClock makes a great gift for any Coke fan |
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Coca Cola Collectible Bar Stool $75.99 This Coca Cola Bar Stool will be the highlight of your bar and gameroomStool makes a great gift for recreational decorCollectible furniture features chrome-plated double rung base |
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Picnic Time Coca-Cola Folding Portable Picnic Table w/ Seats $0 Picnic Time’s portable Coca-Cola folding table with seats is a compact fold-out table with bench seats for four that you can take anywhere. The legs and seats fold into the table when collapsed so the item is easy to store and transport. |
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Coca-Cola 24-inch Red Folding Stool with Coke Ribbon Logo $28.99 Seat is 14 inches in diameter. Stool is 24 inches high |
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Coca Cola Collectible Padded Back Rest Barstool $93.99 Coca Cola barstool with back rest will be the highlight of your bar and game roomRecreation room accessory features a chrome-plated double-rung baseBarstool has adjustable levelers for greater stability on any type of flooring |
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Coca Cola Vintage 16-inch Stained Glass Tiffany Lamp $155.19 Officially-licensed 16-inch Tiffany lamp is the perfect gift for the Coca Cola fan in your lifeLight fixture is handmade with stained glassHanging lamp will dress up any room in your home or office |
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Coca-Cola Collectible with Coke Logo Vintage Mirror $41.99 This officially licensed Coca-Cola wall mirror is the perfect gift for the Coca-Cola lover in your life. This collectible mirror highlights a black wood frame with a printed design. |
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Coca Cola Collectible Vintage Mirror $42.27 Spice up your game or rec room with this vintage-style Coca Cola mirrorCollectible plaque features the Coca Cola logoDetails are under the mirror so you can wash and clean it without hurting the finish |
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Coca-Cola Billiard Pool Cue Stick with Case $32.99 Coca-Cola Officially Licensed cue Impressive addition to any game room Made of hard wood |
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‘Coke Santa Holding a Six-pack of Coca Cola’ Canvas Art $51.29 Title: Coke Santa Holding a Six-pack of Coca ColaProduct Type: Gallery-wrapped canvas artImage dimensions: 24 inches high x 13 inches wide |
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Tall Coca-Cola Logo Director Chair $57.99 Relax in a comfortable, stylish director chairExtra-tall folding director chair features Coca-Cola logoLicensed logo chair features aluminum frame and polyester fabric |
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Coca Cola Classic Casual 16-piece Tableware Set $43.99 This Coca Cola Classic pattern makes a perfect Americana decoration at any table. Constructed of durable melamine, this dining set will brighten up any table, from the dining room to the picnic blanket. |
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Coca Cola Pub Table and Bar Stools with Backs Set $459.99 This Coca-Cola bar stool and pub table set will be the highlight of your bar or gameroom. This set features a high quality stool with a comfortable padded seat that swivels 360 degrees and a acrylic top pub table. |
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Inside Coca-cola (Hardcover) $15.74 The first book by a Coca-Cola CEO tells the remarkable story of the company’s revivalNeville Isdell was a key player at Coca-Cola for more than 30 years, retiring in 2009 as CEO after regilding t… |
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Coca-Cola Billiard Pool Cue Stick with Case $32.99 Coca-Cola Officially Licensed cue Impressive addition to any game room Made of hard wood |
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Coca-Cola 24-inch Red Folding Stool with Coke Logo $30.64 Spring Action Secure Lock Functional, Comfortable Design Tough Steel Frame |
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Coca-Cola Oblong Pendant $295.99 Add a refreshing touch to your home decor with a Coca-Cola oblong pendant lightLight fixture showcases a classic American symbolLighting features a gleaming brass frame |
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Coca-Cola Desk Top Neon Sign $55.77 Coca-Cola neon sign makes a great desk accessoryNeon sign is a great decorative conversation piecePerfect gift for any Coca-Cola memorabilia collector |
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Vintage Coca Cola Stretched Canvas Wall Art $39.99 Artist: UnknownTitle: Coke WaitressProduct type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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Coca-Cola Billiard Pool Cue Stick with Case $35.99 Coca-Cola Officially Licensed cue Impressive addition to any game room Made of hard wood |
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Sun and Rain Coke Bottle Vintage Canvas Art $47.99 Artist: Unknown Title: Sun and Rain Coke Bottle Product type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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Tiffany-style Coca-Cola Stained Glass Window $204.99 Tiffany-style window accent features colorful glass to brighten any home decorLighting fixture displays one of the most recognizable and iconic symbols of our timeStained glass window will dress up any room in your home or office |
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Coca Cola Classic Casual 8-piece Serving Tray/ Bowl Set $35.99 This Coca Cola Classic pattern makes a perfect Americana decoration at any table. Constructed of durable melamine, this dining set will brighten up any table, from the dining room to the picnic blanket. |
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Coca-Cola Logo Director Chair $49.49 Relax in a comfortable, stylish director chairFolding director chair features Coca-Cola logoLicensed logo chair features aluminum frame and polyester fabric |
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Picnic Time Red Coca-Cola Aluminum Chair w/ Table $0 The Coca-Cola Sports Chair by Picnic Time is a lightweight, portable folding chair with a sturdy aluminum frame that has an adjustable shoulder strap for easy carrying. |
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Coca-Cola Cactus Stretched Canvas Art $33.49 Artist: UnknownTitle: CactusProduct type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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Soda Fountain Drink Coca-Cola Framed Canvas Art $32.49 Artist: Unknown Title: Soda FountainProduct type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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On The Go Coca Cola Framed Canvas Art $33.99 Artist: Unknown Title: On the Go Coke Product type: Gallery-wrapped canvas art |
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Petretti`s Coca-Cola Collectibles Price Guide $28.25 Identification and assessment information on a range of the popular Coca-Cola collectibles is presented in this richly illustrated reference tool with more than two thousand color and three thousand black & white photos of bottles, signs, toys, coolers… |
