HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Broad BaseThe financial definition for Broad Base:Generally referring to an index, it indicates that the index is composed of a sufficient number of stocks or of stocks in a variety of industry groups. See also: Narrow-Based. Similar MatchesBroad MarketBroad MarketUsually refers to indices such as the Wilshire 5000 that track the performance of 5,000 securities, rather than the more narrow measures such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S and P 500. Broad tapeBroad tapeAn expanded version of the ticker tape, which is displayed on a screen in the board room of a brokerage firm and shows constantly updated financial information and news. Click to compare definitions of Broad Base Click to view definitions beginning br |