The Dollar IndexThe Dollar Index is an index that measures and

reflects the STRENGTH or the or the WEAKNESS of the US Dollar against a “basket” of 6 other

major currencies

EUR57.6%

* Correct as at 2015

JPY13.6%

GBP11.9%

SEK4.2%

CAD9.1%

CHF3.6%

Here’s the basket and its weighting*

Born in March 1973 theDollar Index was set at 100

It saw a high of around150 in February 1985and a low of around

70 in March 2008

When the Dollar Index RISES it indicates

US Dollar STRENGTHand...

When it FALLSit indicates US Dollar

WEAKNESS

The US Dollar Index is traded like any other instrument assuming your broker supports it

Look for the symbol USDX or DXY

The Dollar Index

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