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The index divisor is used to adjust the index for corporate actions that would affect the index level but would not reflect changes in market conditions.

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How does the Dow Jones Industrial Average work?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a stock market index that tracks the performance of 30 large, publicly traded companies in the United States. It is calculated by adding up the stock prices of these companies and dividing by a specific divisor. Changes in the stock prices of these companies can impact the overall value of the index, providing a snapshot of how the stock market is performing.


How is the Dow Jones calculated and what factors are taken into consideration in determining its value?

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is calculated by adding up the stock prices of 30 large companies and dividing the total by a specific divisor. The companies included in the index are chosen based on their reputation, size, and industry representation. The factors considered in determining the Dow's value include the stock prices of the companies, any stock splits or changes in the companies, and the divisor used in the calculation.


What is sensex and how it is calculated?

BSE Index or SENSEX: The BSE Index or the Sensex as it is popularly known, is the index of the performance of the 30 largest & most profitable, popular companies listed in the index. Each company that is part of the index has its own weightage in the value of the Index. Since the number of companies is lesser, the index variations are higher when compared to the Nifty index.


What is index rebalancing?

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When was Index Ventures created?

Index Ventures was created in 1996.