Which one of the following statements is incorrect concerning stock indexes?
A) Indexes have been developed for foreign stocks.
B) Some indexes cover only a specific market sector.
C) Most indexes include all of the publicly-traded common stocks.
D) Some indexes are equally weighted.

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Most indexes do not include all of the publicly-traded common stocks. Some indexes use a sampling technique to only include a subset of the market, and others may include only a specific subset of stocks, such as small-cap stocks or dividend-paying stocks.

Which One of the Following Statements Is Incorrect Concerning Stock