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What percentage of available market capitalization does the S&P 500 cover?
What percentage of available market capitalization does the S&P 500 cover?
- Approximately 80% (correct)
- Approximately 70%
- Approximately 90%
- Approximately 50%
What is the reason for the list of S&P 500 symbols having 503 entries?
What is the reason for the list of S&P 500 symbols having 503 entries?
- Due to errors in the data collection process
- Due to the addition of new companies
- Due to the removal of some companies from the index
- Due to several companies having two share classes (correct)
How is the S&P 500 index constructed?
How is the S&P 500 index constructed?
- Using an equal-weighted index methodology
- By considering only the total assets of each member
- Using a capitalization weighted index methodology (correct)
- By considering only the stock price of each member
Where are all stocks displayed in the S&P 500 list sourced from?
Where are all stocks displayed in the S&P 500 list sourced from?
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What does the S&P 500® represent?
What does the S&P 500® represent?
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