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Index methodology, returns, AUM, and group-level performance metrics.

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Index Value

Current calculated value of the index based on constituent weights and prices. 
Formula   Σ(Weight_i × Price_i) × Divisor
Unit      Points / USD
Example   1,250.45
Related · AUM, Index Return Used in · IOV · IPF

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Index Methodology

Published document describing how an index is constructed, weighted, and rebalanced. 
Unit      Document
Example   CoinDesk 20 Methodology v3.1
Related · Weighting Method, Rebalancing Event Used in · IOV

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Weighting Method

Methodology used to assign constituent weights (market-cap, equal, custom). 
Unit      Category
Example   Market-cap weighted
Related · Constituent Weight, Methodology Used in · IOV · IXSC

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Index Constituents

List of tokens included in the index with their assigned weights. 
Unit      Token × Weight
Example   BTC: 40%, ETH: 25%
Related · Rebalancing, Weight Used in · IOV

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Constituent Weight

Proportion of the index allocated to a single token. 
Formula   Methodology-defined (market cap, equal, custom)
Unit      %
Example   BTC: 40%
Related · Index Constituents, Weighting Method Used in · IOV

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Rebalancing Event

Scheduled index reconstitution: additions, removals, and weight changes. 
Unit      Event
Example   Q1 2026: +ONDO, −FTT
Related · Index Constituents, Review Calendar Used in · IOV

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Index Return (Timeframe)

Percentage change in index value over a period. 
Formula   (Value_end − Value_start) / Value_start × 100
Unit      %
Example   +8.5% (YTD)
Related · Index Value, Annual Return Used in · IPF

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Annual Return

Calendar-year total return of the index. 
Formula   (Dec 31 Value − Jan 1 Value) / Jan 1 Value × 100
Unit      %
Example   2025: +65.2%
Related · Monthly Return, Index Return Used in · IPF

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Monthly Return

Calendar-month total return of the index. 
Formula   (Month End − Month Start) / Month Start × 100
Unit      %
Example   Jan 2026: +12.3%
Related · Annual Return, Seasonality Used in · IPF

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Calendar Pattern

Historical best/worst performing months or quarters for an index. 
Formula   Mean return per calendar month
Unit      % per month
Example   Best: Jan (+15%), Worst: Jun (−8%)
Related · Seasonality, Monthly Return Used in · IPF

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Index Comparison

Side-by-side performance overlay of multiple indices or tokens. 
Formula   Normalized value return %
Unit      %
Example   BTC Index +45% vs DeFi Index +62%
Related · Index Value, Benchmark Used in · ICP
Related indices identified by overlapping constituents, methodology, or asset coverage. 
Unit      Index[]
Example   CoinDesk 20, FTSE Galaxy Crypto Index
Related · Index Comparison, Index Constituents Used in · IOV

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Group Major Tokens (80% MC)

Tokens that comprise at least 80% of a token group’s total market cap. 
Formula   Largest tokens until cumulative MC ≥ 80%
Unit      Token[]
Example   BTC, ETH, SOL (= 82% of group MC)
Related · Token Group, Constituent Weight Used in · GRA