Discuss the differences in constructing the chosen indices in question (a).

Page 1/3 Security Description: Index Profile SEP 500 INDEX FIGI BEGOOOHAFSHO 3 BI Research Primer | BICO s The SQP 5002 is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities and serves as the foundation for a wide range of investment products. The index indudes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80\% coverage of available market capitalization. INDU 134472.9+184.15 24th 34456.4,34589.5 (1) 0 23 A [ 34338,+34534, L 34321. Pre 34472.9 INDU Index Page 1/3 Security Description: Index Profile Characteristics | Rielated Dow Jones Industrial Average FIGI BBG000H595G1 The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 blue-chip stocks that are generally the leaders in their industry. It has been a widely followed indicator of the stock market since October 1,1928. (1) 0 23 A [15690.+15838. L 15690 . Pre 15823.2 NYA Index Page 1/3 Security Description: Index Profile Characteristios | Related New York Stock Exchange Composite Index FIGI BBGOOOHSOYNO The NYSE Composite Index is a float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted index which includes all common stocks listed on the NYSE, induding ADRs, REITs and tracking stodks and listings of foreign companies. The index was recalculated to reflect a base value of 5,000 as of December 31,2002 . Page 1/3 Security Description: Index Profile SEP 500 INDEX FIGI BEGOOOHAFSHO 3 BI Research Primer | BICO s The SQP 5002 is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities and serves as the foundation for a wide range of investment products. The index indudes 500 leading companies and captures approximately 80\% coverage of available market capitalization. INDU 134472.9+184.15 24th 34456.4,34589.5 (1) 0 23 A [ 34338,+34534, L 34321. Pre 34472.9 INDU Index Page 1/3 Security Description: Index Profile Characteristics | Rielated Dow Jones Industrial Average FIGI BBG000H595G1 The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price-weighted average of 30 blue-chip stocks that are generally the leaders in their industry. It has been a widely followed indicator of the stock market since October 1,1928. (1) 0 23 A [15690.+15838. L 15690 . Pre 15823.2 NYA Index Page 1/3 Security Description: Index Profile Characteristios | Related New York Stock Exchange Composite Index FIGI BBGOOOHSOYNO The NYSE Composite Index is a float-adjusted market-capitalization weighted index which includes all common stocks listed on the NYSE, induding ADRs, REITs and tracking stodks and listings of foreign companies. The index was recalculated to reflect a base value of 5,000 as of December 31,2002