To Be a Part of the Wilshire 5000, All of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

To be a part of the Wilshire 5000, all of the following criteria must be met EXCEPT

• A)the stock must be actively traded on a US-based stock market.
• B)there has to be widely available information on the stock price.
• C)the stock must be issued by a corporation with headquarters in the United States.
• D)the corporation must have net earnings of at least $50 million.

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Definitions:

Gray Limestone

A sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), typically characterized by its gray color, used in building and as an aggregate.

Stalagmite

A type of speleothem that rises from the floor of a cave due to the accumulation of material deposited on the floor from ceiling drippings.

Limestone Caves

Natural underground spaces formed by the dissolution of limestone by acidic water.

Sinkholes

Depressions or holes in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer, often due to the dissolution of underlying limestone.