What is the NYSE Composite Index?

The NYSE Composite Index measures the performance of all common stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange, including American Depositary Receipts issued by foreign companies, Real Estate Investment Trusts, and tracking stocks. The weights of the index constituents are calculated on the basis of their free-float market capitalization.

What is SSE Composite Index?

The SSE Composite Index also known as SSE Index is a stock market index of all stocks ( A shares and B shares) that are traded at the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

What are composite indexes used for?

Composite indexes are used to conduct investment analyses, measure economic trends, and forecast market activity. The goal of a well-diversified portfolio is usually to outperform the main composite indexes—the Nasdaq Composite, the Dow, and the S&P 500.

How many stocks are in the Dow Jones Composite Index?

There are 65 stocks in the Dow Jones Composite Average. They are the same stocks included in the Dow Jones industrial, transportation and utilities averages. The index is price-weighted, meaning that the stocks with the highest prices have the most influence on the index. Why Does a Composite Index Matter?