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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Definitions:

Cash Flow

The net amount of cash and cash-equivalents being transferred into and out of a business, used to assess the company's liquidity, financial flexibility, and overall financial health.

Interest Expense

Costs incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, typically presented as a line item on the income statement.

Quick Ratio

A liquidity measure that indicates a company's ability to cover its short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets, excluding inventories.