# Using the Index Catalog

Have you wondered what a particular index is or how it is calculated? Good news! You can use our Index Catalog to learn that information.

## Accessing the Index Catalog <a href="#accessing_the_index_catalog" id="accessing_the_index_catalog"></a>

The Index Catalog can be accessed from the StockCharts' [Symbol Catalog](https://stockcharts.com/freecharts/catalog/). On the Symbol Catalog page, scroll down and click the “Index Catalog” link at the bottom of the page. A direct link to the Index Catalog is [here](https://stockcharts.knack.com/symbolcatalog).

## Using the Index Catalog <a href="#using_the_index_catalog" id="using_the_index_catalog"></a>

To start using the Index Catalog, scroll through the different pages or use the **Search Indicators and Indexes** tools to locate the symbol you're most interested in learning about.

<figure><img src="https://2414490151-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FELJo6JImRKx7nLaFjAPl%2Fuploads%2FbNG4XxiNd6XTQCFAKXUX%2Faccess-and-use-index-1.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0ff44f43-5195-447d-bd85-dc40da8ab74b" alt="How to search for indicators and indexes in StockCharts.com"><figcaption><p>Searching for indicators and indexes using the Index Catalog.</p></figcaption></figure>

Once you locate the symbol you want, select the **Click for Details** link to learn more about that symbol. Below is an example of the information provided.

<figure><img src="https://2414490151-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FELJo6JImRKx7nLaFjAPl%2Fuploads%2FM2X7ulVdJ731eROMIKgX%2Faccess-and-use-index-2.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d87a28d9-83ce-4f2c-bc5b-a0b504966841" alt="Find additional details about any symbol in StockCharts.com"><figcaption><p>You can find more details about any symbol.</p></figcaption></figure>

If you have further questions about the Index Catalog or can't locate a symbol, please contact our [Support Team](http://stockcharts.com/support/techsupport.html).