weighting

British  

/ ˈweɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. a factor by which some quantity is multiplied in order to make it comparable with others See also weighted average

2. an increase in some quantity, esp an additional allowance paid to compensate for higher living costs

   a London weighting

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Example Sentences

In the weighting lies the risk, and the resulting fear could cause your emotions to take over during a downturn.

From MarketWatch

That said, there were still some large technology stocks over-owned relative to their index weightings — mainly market laggards.

From MarketWatch

Historical comparisons are complicated by the heavy index weightings at present of high price-to-earnings sectors like technology, compared with previous index-leading sectors like energy that typically command lower ratios.

From MarketWatch

Still, it’s Nvidia’s Wednesday earnings that could make or break the course of the market this week, with its 7.5% weighting of the S&P 500.

From Barron's

Let's use relative strength again by looking at the top 50 and weighting it to the confederation.

From BBC