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Broad-Base

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Broad-Base
Generally referring to an index, it indicates that the index is composed of a sufficient number of stocks or of stocks in a variety of industry groups. See also: Narrow-Based.

Broad-Base
Describing an index that consists of many stocks or stocks in many different industries. Broad-base indices are not very useful in gauging the performance of individual industries, but help to give an indication on movements in the broader economy. See also: Narrow-based.


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