Although several stock indexes are available to inform investors of market changes,the Dow Jones Industrial Average:
A) is the broadest-based of the market indexes.
B) is the only reliable market index.
C) accounts for approximately 90% of U.S. market value.
D) is one of the best-known of the U.S. market indexes.

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The question asks for the best answer, and the correct answer is D. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is one of the most well-known and widely followed stock indexes, but it is not the broadest-based nor is it the only reliable market index. While it is a significant index, it does not account for approximately 90% of U.S. market value, making option C incorrect.

Although Several Stock Indexes Are Available to Inform Investors of Market