Abstract: A method and system for intra-period estimation of index value includes the steps of providing an intra-period estimation of index value software program in a computer readable medium that is maintained in a host computer. Information is received concerning a financial investment from a data contributor, and the information includes data reported on a predetermined basis. A value is determined for each financial investment using the information. Additional information concerning the financial investment is received that includes observable data regarding each financial investment. An intra-period index is calculated using the additional information that is used in valuation of the financial activity.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing data movement in electronic storage devices are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for municipal security data aggregation comprising receiving, via a network, municipal security data regarding a plurality of municipal securities in a primary market, aggregating, using at least one computer processor, the received municipal security data, and providing pricing information on a municipal security of the plurality of municipal securities in the primary market.

Abstract: A method and system for intra-period estimation of index value includes the steps of providing an intra-period estimation of index value software program in a computer readable medium that is maintained in a host computer. Information is received concerning a financial investment from a data contributor, and the information includes data reported on a predetermined basis. A value is determined for each financial investment using the information. Additional information concerning the financial investment is received that includes observable data regarding each financial investment. An intra-period index is calculated using the additional information that is used in valuation of the financial activity.