pörssiindeksiin
A pörssiindeksi, or stock market index, is a statistical measure used to represent the performance of a specific group of stocks. It acts as a benchmark, providing a snapshot of how a particular segment of the stock market is performing. These indices are typically constructed by selecting a representative sample of stocks based on factors like market capitalization, industry, or geographic region. The value of the index is calculated based on the prices of its constituent stocks, with changes in these prices directly affecting the index's overall movement.
Commonly, pörssiindeksit are weighted, meaning that stocks with a larger market capitalization have a greater influence
Examples of well-known pörssiindeksit include the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States, the FTSE