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The Dollar Index The 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

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Page 1: The Dollar Index

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

Page 2: The Dollar Index

EUR57.6%

* Correct as at 2015

JPY13.6%

GBP11.9%

SEK4.2%

CAD9.1%

CHF3.6%

Here’s the basket and its weighting*

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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

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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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