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Does the Aggregate Index Itself Have an Inherent Price, or Is It Purely a Calculation?

The aggregate index does not have an inherent traded price; it is purely a calculated value. It is a mathematical construct derived from the prices of the underlying asset on constituent exchanges.

It serves as a reference point for settlement and trading, but you cannot directly buy or sell the index itself.

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