The Dollar Index is an index that measures the value of the U.S. Dollar against the basket of peer currencies. Its ticker symbol is USDX, DXY. It incorporates six currencies to calculate the index using a weighted geometric mean. Euro (EUR), Japanese Yen (JPY), Pound Sterling (GBP), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Swedish Krona (SEK), Swiss Franc (CHF).
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