Which of the following indices best reflects the ten sectors of the economy?
A) Nasdaq Composite
B) Dow Jones Industrial Average
C) Standard & Poor's 500
D) None of the options

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The Standard & Poor's 500 (S&P 500) is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the U.S. and is designed to be a leading indicator of U.S. equities. It is often used as a benchmark for the overall health of the US stock market and the economy because it includes companies from all the sectors of the economy.

Which of the Following Indices Best Reflects the Ten Sectors