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BenchmarkThe performance of a predetermined set of securities, used for comparison purposes. Such sets may be based on published indexes or may be customized to suit an investment strategy.Benchmark Similar MatchesBenchmark issueBenchmark issueAlso called on-the-run or current-coupon issue or bellwether issues. In the secondary market, the benchmark issue is the most recently auctioned Treasury issues for each maturity. Benchmark errorBenchmark errorUse of an inappropriate proxy for the true market portfolio. BenchmarkingBenchmarkingA systematic process of continuously measuring an organization's critical business processes against business leaders anywhere in the world to gain information which will help the organization take action to improve its performance. Steps include Planning the Study, Collecting Information, Analyzing Results, Implementing Improvements. World Equity Benchmark Series (WEBS)World Equity Benchmark Series (WEBS)The World Equity Benchmark Series are similar to SPDRs. WEBS trade on the AMEX, and track the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) country indexes. WEBS are available for: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Malaysia Free, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Pre trade benchmarksPre trade benchmarksPrices occurring before or at the decision to trade. Further SuggestionsPost trade benchmarks |
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