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S&P BSE 200

11,588.49
-57.2 (-0.49%)
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S&P BSE 200 Performance

Days Range

Low: 11,587.16
High: 11,672.43
Previous Close11645.71
Open11,646.48
52W Range11803.95 - 9698.87
P/E Ratio23.82

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What is BSE 200?

The Indian stock markets are widely judged by two major indexes, namely, Sensex and Nifty. But are they enough to solely represent the movement of the entire economy? Talking about Sensex, it tracks only the top 30 stocks as per market capitalization listed on the BSE. With the explosion of the Indian Stock Markets, the number of companies registered with BSE grew up to 3200 in March 1994.

Thus, the need arose for a robust stock index that contained a wider number of stocks from across various industries and could properly represent the exponentially growing constituents. As a result, 2 comprehensive indexes by the name BSE 200 and Dollex 200 (Dollar counterpart of BSE 200) were launched by the BSE in May 1994. 

As the name suggests, S&P BSE 200 consists of 200 stocks ranked on the basis of market capitalization and trading volumes on the BSE (formerly the Bombay Stock Exchange). The BSE 200 index reflects the float-adjusted market capitalization of these companies. The value of the index changes with the change in the BSE 200 share price. 

Unlike Sensex, which only reflects the price movement of the heavyweights from different segments, BSE 200 provides a broader view of the market and reflects the Indian Economy more appropriately. Together, these companies account for almost 80-85% of the total market cap of BSE. As a result, the movements in the S&P BSE 200 index can help investors predict the future of the Indian economy.

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How is BSE 200 Calculated?

The BSE 200 stocks list is calculated on a float-adjusted market capitalization basis. But, what does float-adjusted mean? A float-adjusted market cap includes the value of only those shares that are readily available in the market for trading. This means that shares held by employees, promoters, government, etc., which are restricted from free trade, need to be excluded while calculating the index value. 

The companies in BSE 200 are added or deleted twice every year in June and December. Here are the criteria that every index constituent should possess to be considered:

  • Companies Should be listed & traded on the BSE (for at least 6 months).
  • The companies must be highly liquid, i.e., traded during 95% of trading sessions on BSE during the last 6 months.
  • The companies should have an average traded value of more than INR 5 Billion.
  • Revenue of these companies must be generated from the core activities.

The free-float market capitalization of BSE 200 can be simply calculated by multiplying the float factor and the total market cap of the company, i.e., the percentage of total shares available for free trading in the stock markets.

For Ex: Company Y has issued a total number of 10 lakh shares in the market. Out of these, only 60% of shares are free for trade, without restriction, on the stock exchange. Assuming the market price of the share to be INR 1000, this is how its value on S&P BSE 200 will be calculated.

Total Shares in Market for Company Y A 10 lakhs
Market Price per share of Company Y B INR 1000
Total Market Capitalization C = A*B INR 100 Crores
Free-float factor (60%) D 0.6
Free-Float Market Capitalization E = C*D INR 60 Crores

To calculate the value of BSE 200, the free-float market capitalization of all the 200 companies is added. Then the value is adjusted with the base index value of 1989-90. So, the formula becomes,

BSE 200 Share Price = Total Free-Float Market Capitalization x Base Index Value (1989-90)

                     Base Market Capitalization (1989-90)

The constituents of BSE 200 are changed twice every year, i.e., in June and December. The constituents of the index are decided based on average free-float market capitalization and average traded value during the last 6 months.

S&P BSE 200 FAQs

The top 200 stocks based on free-float market capitalization and average traded value are included in calculating the BSE 200 index. These stocks also form part of the BSE 500 index. The index is calculated in 3 currencies, namely, INR, USD, and AUD.
There are 2 ways in which you can invest in S&P BSE 200:
  1. You can buy all the 200 stocks of the BSE 200 individually, based on their weightage in the index. This option is not feasible because it is hard for individuals to purchase each stock separately.
  2. On the other hand, you can buy the BSE 200 index fund that invests in its stocks on your behalf. Not only does it provide the benefit of scale, but it is also more convenient for individual investors.
Due to a higher number of shares constituting the BSE 200, the index is said to paint a vivid picture of the Indian economy. These stocks amount to more than 80-85% of the total market cap of the BSE stocks. As a result, investors can easily draw inferences about the market trends from the performance of the S&P BSE 200 index.
Risk is an inherent part of all investments. In the case of stock markets, the risk of fluctuating market prices is always there. The BSE 200 index is naturally diversified because it is compiled by adding up the market cap of 200 top companies listed on the BSE. This reduces the market risk for investors. The BSE 200 companies pretty much make up the dynamics of the entire stock market. If the prices of some stocks fall, other stocks in the index cover your loss. When you invest in an index fund, the risk is equivalent to that of the market. As a result, your risk is automatically diversified with BSE 200. 
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