Global Stock Market Index
Indicative data for educational purposes. Track major global indices, understand market dynamics, and learn how different economies connect.
Major World Indices
Market Overview
Switch between indices, crypto, and ETFs for a comprehensive view of global markets.
Understanding Stock Market Indices
A stock market index is a measurement of a section of the stock market. It is computed from the prices of selected stocks and is a tool used by investors to describe the market and to compare the return on specific investments.
Major indices like the Nifty 50, S&P 500, and FTSE 100 serve as barometers for their respective national economies. Understanding how these indices work is fundamental to becoming an informed investor.
- Indices represent a basket of stocks from a market
- They help measure overall market performance
- Different indices use different calculation methods
- Index funds and ETFs track these indices passively
- Global indices are interconnected and influence each other
Market-Cap Weighted
Most major indices (like S&P 500, Nifty 50) are market-cap weighted — larger companies have more influence on the index movement.
Global Correlation
When US markets fall sharply, Asian and European markets often follow. Understanding these correlations is key to global investing.
Long-Term Trend
Historically, major indices have trended upward over decades despite short-term volatility. This is why long-term investing works.
Exchanges We Cover
NSE & BSE
National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange — India's primary exchanges. Home to Nifty 50 and Sensex.
NYSE & NASDAQ
New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ — the world's two largest exchanges by market capitalization.
London Stock Exchange
Home to the FTSE 100 — one of the most widely quoted stock indices in Europe.
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Japan's primary exchange and home to the Nikkei 225 — Asia's most important benchmark index.
Hong Kong Exchange
Hang Seng Index — an important gateway to Chinese markets and one of Asia's key financial hubs.
Frankfurt Exchange
Deutsche Börse and DAX 40 — Germany's primary exchange and Europe's economic powerhouse benchmark.
SIX Swiss Exchange
The primary exchange in Switzerland, home to the SMI — representing the 20 largest and most liquid stocks.
All market data shown is indicative and for educational purposes only. Prices may not reflect real-time values. This is not financial advice. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making investment decisions.