Which index includes the most companies and provides the broadest measure of stock market performance?

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The S&P/TSX Composite Index includes over 200 companies and is considered the primary index for the Canadian stock market, providing a broad measure of stock market performance in Canada. The Dow Jones Industrial Average only includes 30 large American companies, while the NASDAQ is known for its technology-heavy companies. The producer price index tracks changes in prices paid for goods by producers and is not a measure of stock market performance.

Which Index Includes the Most Companies and Provides the Broadest