14. In practice which market index would best be used as a proxy for the market...
14.
In practice which market index would best be used as a proxy for the market portfolio in the CAPM?
A.
Wilshire 5000
B.
Dow Jones Industrial Average
C.
U.S. Treasury Bill
D.
S&P 500
Homework Answers
Correct answer is option (A) Wilshire 5000
Explanation;
S&P 500 is most widely used as a proxy for the market portfolio in the CAPM but as we know that, In practice Wilshire 5000 index would best be used as a proxy for the market portfolio in the CAPM.
Hence correct answer is option (A) Wilshire 5000
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In practice which market index would best be used as a proxy for
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14. In practice which market index would best be used as a proxy for the market...
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