Dow Theory Is a Method of Predicting Future Market Movements

question 27

Multiple Choice

Dow theory is a method of predicting future market movements based on the Dow Jones __________ averages.

• A) industrial and transportation
• B) industrial and municipal
• C) industrial and commodities
• D) transportation and utilities
• E) commodities and utilities

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