There are a number of indexes that track the performance of the stock market. It is interesting to review how well they track along with each other. Go to http://bloomberg.com. Click the "Stocks" tab at the top of the screen. The graph will display the DJIA, the S&P 500, and the NASDAQ composite. Set the time frame at the top of the chart to five years.
a. Which index has been most volatile over the past five years?
b. Which index has posted the greatest gains over the past five years?
c. Now adjust the time frame to intraday. Which index has performed the best today? Which has been most volatile?