Which One of the Following Statements Related to Stock Indexes

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements related to stock indexes is correct?

• A)The index divisor increases in value whenever a stock in the index undergoes a stock split.
• B)A value-weighted index includes both dividends and capital gains.
• C)The S&P 500 index is value-weighted.
• D)The DJIA is value-weighted.
• E)Index staleness is more apt to be a problem for the DJIA than for the Wilshire 5000.

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