With much of the U.S. economy reopen or on its way to that status, some market participants may be quick to forget the various investment implications of the novel coronavirus.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus observed this week that “Although the situation in Europe is improving, globally it is worsening.”

When viewing market index performance numbers, it is important to remember the difference between capitalization-weighted indices such as the S&P 500 Index (SPX) and price-weighted indices like the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)