HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Index methodThe financial definition for Index method:Technique to calculate rates of return that is based on initial and terminal values. Similar MatchesAdjusted balance methodAdjusted balance methodMethod of calculating finance charges that uses the account balance remaining after adjusting for all transactions posted during the given billing period as its basis. Related: Average daily balance method, previous balance method, past due balance method. Capitalization 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. Constant yield methodConstant yield methodAllocation of annual interest on a zero-coupon security for income tax use. Further SuggestionsCurrent rate methodDirect estimate method Double declining balance depreciation method (DDB) Flow through method Graham and Dodd method of investing Indirect method Linking method Click to compare definitions of Index method Click to view definitions beginning in |