A stock market index should capture the behaviour of the overall equity market. Movements of the index should represent the returns obtained by "typical" portfolios in the country.

No, it would be bad to take a decision based only on the last day of trade. If it is difficult already for investors to predict future moves with big historical data sources, doing it with only one day would be impossible to achieve good performances even in mid-term periods. The system is based on Technical Analysis, and it's not based only on last day behaviour but in determined periods of past days behaviour on the market, studying of course also the last value to decide its positions. See similar questions...

Yes, the EADS share is part of the CAC 40, and is eligible for the deferred settlement system. EADS is listed in the foreign securities section (ISIN code : NL0000235190). EADS is also part of the German Index MDAX. See similar questions...

Ans. With stock market, the100% safety word can never be used. But when markets are in a bullish mood, one does get a return of 24% annually which is nearly 100% safe. You will have to buy in cash delivery say ACC and sell it in future. Every month you get a premium in future. But for this your brokerage cost has to be very low. There are a lot of NSE brokers who give very low brokerage for arbitrage opportunities. For delivery the y charge 0.10%-0. See similar questions...

You can only use your capital losses to offset capital gains. If your capital losses exceeded your capital gains, you will have a net capital loss that you can apply against taxable capital gains either in one of the three preceding years or in any future year. See similar questions...

You should be in the stock market if you are investing for retirement or other long-term goals and have at least 5 years to go. Historically, the stock market has beaten other investments, including bonds, during 10-year periods. If you will need your money in the near future (or aren't comfortable with volatility), you should consider moving the bulk of your investments to less volatile, or guaranteed, financial instruments (such as T-Bills and guaranteed bonds). See similar questions...

Generally, a gross return ( less Property Tax & maintenance charges) of 6% is reasonable + realistic in Far East Plaza. But it is not the best way as current rental may be too high, or based on extra benefits given by landlord, or tenant may only last for a few months as rental was negotiated during intense competition or promise of good retail traffic / predicted sales activity or promotion. All shops in Far East Plaza have been valued by us and given a price range recommendation for Sale/Rent. See similar questions...

The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was the name of the program from its inception in 1902 until 1978, when it was renamed the "Producer Price Index." At the same time, emphasis was shifted from one index encompassing the whole economy, to three main indexes covering the stages of production in the economy. By changing emphasis, BLS eliminated the double counting phenomenon inherent in aggregate commodity-based indexes. See similar questions...

While both the PPI and CPI measure price change over time for a fixed set of goods and services; they differ in two critical areas: (1) the composition of the set of goods and services, and (2) the types of prices collected for the included goods and services. The target set of goods and services included in the PPIs is the entire marketed output of U.S. producers. See similar questions...

It is impossible at any given time for the company to declare with certainty the trading activity that is affecting the company's stock price. Investors are encouraged to seek guidance from investment professionals. See similar questions...

The stock price represents the cost to purchase one share of stock on the stock exchange. Stock prices are updated daily − our price is based on the previous business day's closing price, rounded to the nearest dollar. See similar questions...

kilometer, year, auction grade, model, brand & equipment. Some time auction start prices are "0" or very low. If you will See similar questions...

The Producer Price Index is a family of indexes that measures the average change over time in the selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services. PPIs measure price change from the perspective of the seller. This contrasts with other measures, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI), that measure price change from the purchaser's perspective. Sellers' and purchasers' prices may differ due to government subsidies, sales and excise taxes, and distribution costs. See similar questions...

Generally, an index should be chosen that represents the costs for providing a particular product or service, rather than indexes for the products or services themselves. For example, if an apparel manufacturer is contracting for long-term purchases with a producer of finished fabrics, it would be more advisable to tie the escalation clause to a PPI for synthetic fibers rather than to a PPI for a type of finished fabric. See similar questions...

NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock represents units of beneficial interest in a unit investment trust that holds the component securities of the NASDAQ-100 Index®. NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock trades like shares of common stock and can normally be traded at any time during the trading day on The Nasdaq Stock Exchange. See similar questions...