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Similar to the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States, the CAC 40 consists of the 40 largest equities by market capitalization and liquidity. While the CAC 40 is almost exclusively French companies, their multinational reach makes it one of the most popular European indices for foreign investors. The CAC 40 index composition is reviewed … Continue reading What is CAC 40 and What Influences its Price?

He felt traders needed something that better reflected the overall price activity in the commodity markets. To solve this problem and improve trade transparency, the CRB Index was designed to provide a dynamic representation of broad trends in commodity prices. This commodity index comprises a basket of 19 commodities, with 39% allocated to energy contracts, … Continue reading Commodity Research Bureau Index CRBI: Definition and Weightings