Sensex Share Price

In the world of investments, risk and performance are interdependent. Hence, to know the desirability of a stock, we need to understand and study the risk involved. The Sensex Indices provide us with the benefit of studying the market stocks over a period of time to analyse the performance and risk associated with it. Stock market indices capture the behaviour of the overall Equity market.

All stock prices move for two sole reasons - news about company (closure of factory, product launch and such) or national news (weather, nuclear bombs, budget announcement and more). The indices capture the movements as per these two parameters through averaging. Indices are a source of information through which we can see how the market is faring. Nowadays, indices are all used for index funds and index derivatives. Index funds are those funds passively invest in the index while index derivatives allow altering risk exposure to an index (hedging) and implement forecasts and index movement (speculation). Lastly, indices are a benchmark for performance by fund managers. All equity funds beget returns like the overall index and a 50:50 debt:equity fund begets returns on 50% investment & 50% fixed income.

The Sensex indices are benchmark indices that list Sensex of the biggest companies listed in the NSE out of the total number - 1600 companies that are registered.

The Sensex stocks are some of the top companies in the country, and by buying this, your portfolio looks well rounded as well as you become part owner of fantastic companies! Having said that, the index is just a measurement of the history and current performance of the stock market. While these are top companies, and the chances of their share price rising are good, the risk needs to be studied through the Sensex indices. In the past, the Nifty has seen losses and well as gains, both big. Blindly putting investments on it is never a good idea.

There are many ways to invest in Sensex that include Nifty stocks, futures, options & ETFs. They are known for good returns and being long term investments. Some fund managers like to make a well rounded portfolio and invest in the entire index fund, which means that all the returns earned by the index will be the same as the returns percentage you receive. In an entire index return, the good and bad get cancelled out, making overall gain chances better. For example, there is a fall in the share of one company, but a rise in another, these two will cancel each other out. There exist many index mutual fund investment strategies as well. You cannot buy the entire index directly, but buy each share on the index separately in equal quantities. This promises lower expense ratio and better market returns.

Yes, you can invest in Sensex. As we know now, Sensex is a benchmark of the Indian stock market index. If Sensex is going upwards, the Indian economy is doing well and going upwards too.
You can invest in the Sensex index and earn returns from all stocks. You can do this through the Upstox website or app through:

• 1. Spot Trading: This is the most simplest way to invest in Sensex. Through this you can select some Sensex stocks or choose to buy some of them individually and reap benefits individually on each.


• 2. Derivative Trading: Derivatives are financial contracts that obtain their value from an underlying asset. These assets could be indices, stocks, currency or commodities. The involved parties decide on a future date to settle the contract. Speculation is made on the value that the underlying asset will achieve in the future, which is how a profit is attained. In Sensex index, two kinds of derivatives are available:


• a. Sensex Futures: With Sensex futures, the buyer and seller both agree to buy & sell at a predetermined future date. This becomes the basis for the contract, during the period of which the stock can be sold and a profit attained if the price rises. If the price drops, you can wait for the date of settlement.


• b. Sensex Options: With Sensex options, the buyer and seller both agree to buy & sell at a predetermined future date at a price they decide upon in the present. The buyer pays a premium amount and obtains the legal right to buy and sell the stock in the future. This is a right, not a compulsion.


• 3. Index Funds: Index fund is a type of mutual fund designed to provide you with market exposure. In the case of Sensex, a portfolio consisting of all the stocks available in equal quantities. This way, the portfolio earns returns as per the Sensex Index.

Yes, you can check the Sensex’s historical price movements on Upstox. All you have to do is head to the historical data page and fill out Sensex, NSE & if you want daily, monthly, yearly or a particular date. Click enter, and you will see the Sensex Historical Data.

The Sensex indices are calculated as per the float-adjusted and market capitalization method. The aggregate market value of the stocks present in the index for a specific period are demonstrated in the level index. 3rd November 1995 is the base duration for the Sensex index. The best value for the stocks is Rs. 1,000, while the base capital is Rs. 2.06 Trillion.

Formula for Index Value:
Market Capitalisation = Price x Equity Capital
Free Float Market Capitalisation = Price x Equity Capital x Investable Weight Factor
Index Value = Current Market Value / (1,000 x Base Market Capital)
IWF (Investable Weight Factor) is a factor that is used to calculate the number of shares that are available for trading. The value of stock changes on a daily basis which is why the index calculation is made on a real-time basis. This formula determines the value as well as the changes in the corporate procedures like right issues, stock splits, etc.

NSE Indices Limited (Formerly India Index Services and Products Limited (IISL)) is a subsidiary of the NSE of India. It provides various different types of Indices. There are mainly three types of stock market indices - Benchmark Indices, Sectoral Indices, Market Cap Based Indices and a few other Indices. In totality, NSE has over 100 Equity Indices.

Index & Indices are the same thing. Index is singular form and Indices is plural form. Indexes is also correct but over time, Indices is the scientific & systematic term used especially in mathematical values and stock exchange.

NSE Indices Limited provides various different types of Indices. There are mainly three types of stock market indices - Benchmark Indices, Sectoral Indices, Market Cap Based Indices and a few other Indices.

• 1. Benchmark Indices: Benchmark Indices use the best practice to regulate the companies they pick, making them the best point of reference for the working of the market as well as the Indian economy.


• a. Sensex - A collection of the top performing companies of India.
• b. Sensex - A collection of the top 30 best performing stocks of NSE and BSE Exchange respectively.


• 2. Sectoral Indices: These indices have many good indicators that measure companies in specific sectors. But, both NSE and BSE do not have all sector indices. Some examples of Sectoral indices include NSE Pharma and Nifty PSU Bank.


• 3. Market Cap Based Indices: Indices that select companies based on their market capitalization come under these types of indices. Some examples include NSE small cap 50.


• 4. Other Indices: NSE 100, among others, are larger indices with more stocks listed on them.

Sensex is a popular stock index that was introduced in 1992, and implemented by 1994 by the National Stock Exchange of India. It is owned and managed by India Index Service & Products Limited (IISL) that is an Indian specialised company that focuses on indices like Index Funds, Index Options & Index Futures.

Yes, you can buy Sensex shares from Upstox by following these steps.

• Step 1: Head to the Upstox website or download the app.
• Step 2: Sign up.
• Step 3: Fill in your KYC/e-KYC and create your Demat account.
• Step 4: Decide how you wish to invest in Sensex - through index funds, Nifty futures, Nifty options or spot trading.
• Step 5: Place your order.