In Addition to the Number of Stocks Represented, a Difference

question 23

Multiple Choice

In addition to the number of stocks represented, a difference between the TSX 300 and the Dow is that the TSX 300:

• A)Dates back to the 19^th century while the Dow is a recent innovation
• B)Is value-weighted while the Dow is an equal-weighted index
• C)Includes foreign stocks while the Dow is domestic
• D)Index includes dividends in its return while the Dow does not

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