In Practice Which Market Index Is Most Widely Used as a Proxy

question 9

Multiple Choice

In practice which market index is most widely used as a proxy for the Canada market portfolio in the CAPM?

• A) Dow Jones Industrial Average
• B) Wilshire 5000
• C) S&P/TSX Composite Index
• D) Canadian Treasury Bill

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