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composite index

[/kəmˈpɒzɪt ˈɪndeks/]
nounpl: composite indexes / composite indices
índice composto
1. A statistical measure that combines multiple individual indices or data points into a single weighted figure to represent overall performance or change in a specific area
The composite index of leading economic indicators rose 2% this quarter.
O índice composto dos indicadores econômicos principais subiu 2% neste trimestre.
2. In finance and stock markets, an index that tracks the performance of a group of securities or stocks combined together
The Nasdaq Composite Index includes all stocks listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
O Índice Composto Nasdaq inclui todas as ações listadas na bolsa Nasdaq.
3. A database index created on multiple columns to optimize queries involving those columns
A composite index on customer ID and order date improves query performance.
Um índice composto no ID do cliente e data do pedido melhora o desempenho da consulta.
Synonyms
combined indexaggregate indexmulti-component index
Antonyms
single indexsimple index

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
índice composto
standard usage in finance and economics
São Paulo
índice composto
common in financial markets and stock exchange terminology
Portugal
índice composto
used in financial and technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

track the composite index
composite index performance
weighted composite index
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