SIE Exam Question 878: Answer and Explanation

Question: 878

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a/an __________ average of __________ blue chip U.S. stocks.

• A. equal-weighted, 30
• B. equal-weighted, 500
• C. price-weighted, 30
• D. price-weighted, 500

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 blue chip U.S. stocks.