benchmark

Example Sentences

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Since the start of the week, France's benchmark CAC40 index has lost more than five percent.

From Barron's

This significant fee reduction should make it even easier for the ETF to beat its peers and the benchmark in the future—and the ETF structure is more tax-efficient.

From Barron's

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index tumbled 12% to the close, a record one-day drop, with the country’s shippers hit by concerns over higher fuel costs as well as restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal

"He's shown us where the performance of the car is and it's been overall more than great to us. George has been in Formula 1 a long time. He's a benchmark."

From BBC

South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index tumbled 12% around midday Wednesday with the country’s shipping stocks hammered by concerns over higher fuel costs as well as restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal