METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING AND FACILITATING THE TRADING OF A FINANCIAL PRODUCT

摘要

A method and system for intra-period estimation of index value includes the steps of providing an intra-period estimation of index value software program in a computer readable medium that is maintained in a host computer. Information is received concerning a financial investment from a data contributor, and the information includes data reported on a predetermined basis. A value is determined for each financial investment using the information. Additional information concerning the financial investment is received that includes observable data regarding each financial investment. An intra-period index is calculated using the additional information that is used in valuation of the financial activity.