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capitalization weighted index
Definition
A stock index in which each stock affects the index in proportion to its market value. Examples include Nasdaq Composite Index, S&P 500, Wilshire 5000 Equity Index, Hang Seng Index, and EAFE Index. also called market-value weighted index.
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