Glossary

Index Price

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An index is a measurement of the price of multiple assets simultaneously. Indices commonly measure assets that are similar to each other. An index may weigh all the assets equally or put extra emphasis on certain assets. The S&P 500 is a commonly referenced index for large U.S. equities.

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