For example, expect the cost of a new roof with tile to be more than wood shingles. However, heavier and longer-lasting shingles of a low cost material can cost as much or more than the low-end of a more expensive roofing material, such as tile.he cost of a new roof with asphalt is among the lowest of any popular material and they carry a moderate lifespan. Advantages: 1  Average 20+ year lifespan. 2  Low cost.
Characteristics of Security Indexes. 1. A price weighted series is the average of the stocks' prices in the series. It is calculated by adding together each stock price and dividing the total by the number of stocks in the series.
A statistical measure of change in an economy or a securities market. In the case of financial markets, an index is an imaginary portfolio of securities representing a particular market or a portion of it. Each index has its own calculation methodology and is usually expressed in terms of a change from a base value.