weighting
Britishnoun
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a factor by which some quantity is multiplied in order to make it comparable with others See also weighted average
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an increase in some quantity, esp an additional allowance paid to compensate for higher living costs
a London weighting
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As the name implies, equal weighting gives each index constituent the same allocation, instead of ranking by market cap.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Another popular smart-beta approach is fundamental weighting, which weights stocks by measures such as earnings, cash flow, and revenue.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
CPI-E’s heavy weighting in medical care and housing means retirees face a delayed hit as oil costs filter through the broader economy.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Big Tech tumbled, with its outsize weighting overwhelming the index after the group also saw heavy losses in February amid worries over high valuations.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
It was barely light outside, but the spring humidity had already seeped into their shack, weighting down their clothes.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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