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

question 69

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Dow Jones Industrial Average
• B)Wilshire 5000
• C)S&P 500
• D)U.S.Treasury Bill

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