What does '(Projected)' indicate in index names?

What does '(Projected)' indicate in index names?

• A. They are calculated differently than by default
• B. They use real data only
• C. They are not projected
• D. They are hidden from view

Answer: (A)

The (Projected) tag signals that the numbers are forward-looking estimates rather than actual, observed values. In practice, these figures are generated by a projection model that uses assumptions (such as growth rates, spending trends, or rate of return) and a different calculation method than the one used for default, real data. So the value is an estimate based on forecasting, not a direct Historical record. Because of that, projections can change as assumptions are updated or new data comes in. This isn’t about data being hidden or about using real data only—the tag simply indicates the figures are model-based forecasts, calculated differently from the default actual data.

The (Projected) tag signals that the numbers are forward-looking estimates rather than actual, observed values. In practice, these figures are generated by a projection model that uses assumptions (such as growth rates, spending trends, or rate of return) and a different calculation method than the one used for default, real data. So the value is an estimate based on forecasting, not a direct Historical record. Because of that, projections can change as assumptions are updated or new data comes in. This isn’t about data being hidden or about using real data only—the tag simply indicates the figures are model-based forecasts, calculated differently from the default actual data.