In: Finance
An analyst gathered the following data about stocks J.
K. L which together form a value
weighted index:
December 31, Year 1 December 31, Year 2
Stock Price Shares
outstanding
Price Shares
Outstanding
J 50 10,000 $60 10,000
K 40 8,000 $30 16,000
L 50 12,000 $40 12,000
Calculate the ending value-weighted index (base index = 100), and
briefly explain what it means.
Provide your answer up to 2 decimal points.