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A stock index or stock market index is a method of measuring the value of a section of the stock market
Stock Index
A stock index is a statistical method of measuring the value of a section of the stock market or to find out the performance of underlying stocks. It is the statistical indicator which shows trends in investing patterns and used in the measurement and reporting of changes in the market value of a group of stocks or shares from an original value. As the stock index changes, it means that the value of stocks is changing.It is a tool used by investors and financial managers to describe the market, and to compare the return on specific investments.
Calculation of stock index: There are two ways to calculate stock indices. They are:
Price weighted index such as the Dow Jones industrial average
Market cap weighted index such as the NASDAQ, Standard and Poors 500 etc.The market is differently tracked by different stocks indices it depends upon three factors. Those are:
(1) The averaging method which is used to establish the index
(2) The index broad based
(3) Whether the assigning of the weight of averaging method is based on market price or market capitalization.Forex:In simple words, exchange rate means how much one currency is worth in terms of another currency. If we can buy $ 1 with BDT 80, the exchange rate of the two currencies would be $1 = BDT 80
.There are two types of exchange rate: Fixed and Floating.The fixed exchange rate doesnt fluctuate because of government intervention. The floating exchange rates on the other hand keeps on changing continuously just like the stock market. Government intervention is almost negligible.
So, which type of exchange rate system does Bangladesh have? In Bangladesh, we have a Managed Floating Exchange Rate System.
Let see the two very commonly used terminologies which causes fluctuation in currency. Currency Appreciation &
Currency DepreciationWhen BDT is said to be appreciating it means that our currency is gaining strength and its value is increasing with respect to dollar. Suppose, currently, the exchange rate is BDT 80 = $1. If the exchange rate is say BDT 72 = $1. This means rupee has appreciated or gotten stronger by approx 10%.When BDT depreciates it means our currency is getting weaker & its value is falling with respect to dollar. The exchange rate is at BDT 88 = $1. This means rupee has depreciated or gotten weaker by approx 10%.Why does the BDT appreciate or depreciate?
BDTs appreciation or depreciation against the dollar depends on the change in demand and supply for both the currencies. If the demand for BDT is comparatively high, BDT appreciates; if low, it depreciates.
The important question here is what factors drive the demand for a currency? They are: Interest Rate:
Inflation Rate:
Export-Import:
Trading in currencies in the Forex market:
Impact of Rupee appreciation/depreciation
Impact on economy: Exchange rate fluctuation has a significant impact on the overall economy of a country. BDT appreciation against US dollar is an indication of the strengthening of Bangladeshi economy with respect to US economy.Impact on foreign investors: If a foreign investor invests in Bangladeshi stock market and even if its value doesnt change in 1 year, hell earn profit if BDT appreciates and make a loss if it depreciates.
So, a continuously appreciating BDT would lead to greater investment by the FIIs.Impact on industry/companies: Appreciation of the BDT makes imports cheaper and exports expensive. On the other hand depreciation of the BDT makes imports expensive and exports cheaper.