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Unweighted/Weighted Indices
Stock indices are calculated in two ways, weighted or unweighted. Unweighted indices are simple arithmetic or geometric averages. With weighted indices certain stocks carry a greater weighting than others, usually based on their market value or capitalization.
See also: Market-value Weighted Index, Price Weighted Index, Market Capitalization