In Practice Which Market Index Would Best Be Used as a Proxy

question 8

Multiple Choice

In practice which market index would best be used as a proxy for the market portfolio in the CAPM?

• A)S&P 500
• B)Dow Jones Industrial Average
• C)U.S.Treasury Bill
• D)Wilshire 5000

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