The index that includes the largest number of actively traded stock is:
A)the NASDAQ Composite Index.
B)the NYSE Composite Index.
C)the Wilshire 5000 Index.
D)the Value Line Composite Index.
E)the Russell Index.

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The Wilshire 5000 Index includes all actively traded stocks in the US market, making it the index with the largest number of stocks included. The NASDAQ Composite Index includes a large number of technology and growth-oriented stocks, but not all actively traded stocks. The NYSE Composite Index includes all the stocks listed on the NYSE, but excludes those listed on other exchanges. The Value Line Composite Index includes 1,700 stocks selected by the Value Line Investment Survey based on their fundamental financial strength. The Russell Index includes only a portion of the total US market, based on size and style characteristics.

The Index That Includes the Largest Number of Actively Traded