HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Capitalization Weighted IndexThe financial definition for Capitalization Weighted Index:A stock index which is computed by adding the capitalization (float times price) of each individual stock in the index, and then dividing by the divisor. The stocks with the largest market values have the heavist weighting in the index. See also Float, Divisor. Similar MatchesCapitalization methodCapitalization methodA method of constructing a replicating portfolio in which the manager purchases a number of the most highly capitalized names in the stock index in proportion to their capitalization. Capitalization rateCapitalization rateThe rate of interest used to calculate the present value of a number of future payments. Capitalization ratiosCapitalization ratiosAlso called financial leverage ratios, these ratios compare debt to total capitalization and thus reflect the extent to which a corporation is trading on its equity. Capitalization ratios can be interpreted only in the context of the stability of industry and company earnings and cash flow. Further SuggestionsCapitalization tableLeveraged recapitalization Nasdaq small capitalization companies Overcapitalization Recapitalization proposal Small capitalization (small cap) fund Small capitalization (small cap) stocks Click to compare definitions of Capitalization Weighted Index Click to view definitions beginning ca |