Barometer
An investment instrument whose movements forecast trends.

Investopedia Says:
For example, a barometer stock has a price trend that is indicative of the market. And, the stock market as a whole is said to be a barometer because it can be used to forecast the growth or slowdown in the economy.

Related Terms:
Bellwether
Coincident Indicator
Cyclical Stock
Indicator
January Barometer
Leading Indicator
Trend

• Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)
• Capital Allocation
• Capital Allocation Line (CAL)
• Capital Allocation Line (CAL)
• Capital Appreciation Fund
• Capital Asset
• Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
• Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
• Capital Base
• Capital Budgeting
• Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)
• Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)
• Capital Dividend Account (CDA)
• Capital Dividend Account (CDA)
• Capital Employed
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
• Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
• Capital Flight
• Capital Gain
• Capital Gains Distribution
• Capital Gains Exposure (CGE)
• Capital Gains Exposure (CGE)
• Capital Gains Tax
• Capital Gains Treatment
• Capital Gains Yield