# Market Indices

The Market Indices are divided into two main types. Regular **Market Indices**, and **Custom Indices**. In the module, you can switch between the two by clicking the tabs in the top left.

<figure><img src="/files/StKcY9guaPv7uwDzuyTg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Non-custom market indices, filtered on A_03</p></figcaption></figure>

## **Create a Market Index**

1. Choose between Market Indices or Custom Indices in the Market Indices module
2. Click the button in the top right ![](/files/uKSErM4wF856CM4Tn9Ee)
3. Fill in the required fields and add any additional information about the Market Index
4. Once the required fields have been filled, click Create

<div><figure><img src="/files/jBZPkkTmeMlsKtnmVYtS" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create Market Index modal</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/z3AUiojeZSBvEI6mESlC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Create Custom Market Index modal</p></figcaption></figure></div>

{% hint style="info" %}
*Marked Index Code* must be unique and uppercase letters only
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
Protected is only available if the security role "Protected Market Index Contributor" is given to your user.
{% endhint %}

After creating, the [Market Index Drawer](/release-8.25/voyage-management-system/step-by-step-guides/chartering/market-indices/maintain-market-indices-and-market-index-values.md) will pop up.


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