Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a Stock

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a stock index?

• A) A measure of the prices of a group of stocks, such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500.
• B) A mutual fund made up of a group of stocks and sold through a firm such as Vanguard or Fidelity.
• C) A category of stocks whose value is indexed to the inflation rate to safeguard the investor against inflation risk.
• D) A control the Federal Reserve places on the stock market via margin requirements, whereby the Fed indexes margin requirements to inflation.

---

Definitions:

Mood Disorders

A group of mental health conditions characterized by significant changes in mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, appetite, and sleep, and is involved in various functions including digestion and bone health.

Emotional State

A psychological condition that is the result of how one feels, thinks, and behaves at any given time.

Bipolar Disorder

Known as a condition in mental well-being, it showcases severe mood transitions from elevated states (mania or hypomania) to depressive states.