HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt IndexThe financial definition for Index:Statistical composite that measures changes in the economy or in financial markets, often expressed in percentage changes from a base year or from the previous month. Indexes measure the ups and downs of stock, bond, and some commodities markets, in terms of market prices and weighting of companies the index. Similar MatchesAffordability indexAffordability indexAn index that measures the financial ability of consumers to purchase a home. All Ordinaries IndexAll Ordinaries IndexThe major index of Australian stocks comprising 330 of the major companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Barrons confidence indexBarrons confidence indexIndex measuring the ratio of the average yield on 10 top-grade bonds to the average yield on 10 intermediate-grade bonds. The discrepancy between high-rated top-grade bonds and low-rated bond yields establishes a measure that is indicative of investor confidence. Further SuggestionsBond Buyers municipal bond indexBond indexing Buying the index CAC 40 index Capital International Indexes Capitalization Weighted Index Consumer Price Index Click to compare definitions of Index Click to view definitions beginning in |