Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Dow

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Dow Jones Industrial Average?

• A)It includes only very high quality common stock
• B)It generally follows the trend of the market
• C)The companies included comprise over 25% of the companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
• D)It is a value-weighted average
• E)Dividends require adjustments to the divisor

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Definitions:

Economic Conservatives

Individuals or groups advocating for limited government intervention in the economy, low taxes, and free market principles.

Social Conservatives

Individuals or groups who advocate for the preservation of traditional values, customs, and practices, often emphasizing family values, religious beliefs, and national heritage.

Manuel Antonio Noriega

A Panamanian military officer and leader who was the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989, notorious for his regime's human rights abuses and involvement in drug trafficking.

Drug-Trafficking Activities

The illegal process of importing, exporting, distributing, or selling drugs that are subject to drug prohibition laws.