In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to use Google Finance to import stock price data, identify the free float of the stock, use free-floated weighting to construct an index.
Construct Stock Market Indices
What you'll learn
Use Google Finance to import stock price data
Identify the free float of the stock
Use free-floated weighting to construct an index
Skills you'll practice
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
What is a stock market index?
Importing data with Google Finance
Free-float index weighting
Calculating index prices
Graphing the results
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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DP
4.0
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2021
THE SPEECH WAS UNCLEAR AT MANY PARTS. THE COURSE GAVE ME A CLARITY OF HOW THE VALUES OF AN INDEX ARE CALCULATED AND HOW TO CALCULATE THE FLOATED SHARES OF A COMPANY.
AA
4.0
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024
the course is bit dated but does a good job of giving a practical understanding of how stock market indexes work
JE
5.0
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
I got some problems with the platforms and doing the examples. The reason I got this its because on the keyboard and languages.
