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Basic Question 1 of 2

Index fund vendors frequently use the ______ to calculate the average P/E multiple.

A. arithmetic mean.
B. harmonic mean.
C. weighted mean.

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Learning Outcome Statements

explain the use of the arithmetic mean, the harmonic mean, the weighted harmonic mean, and the median to describe the central tendency of a group of multiples;

evaluate whether a stock is overvalued, fairly valued, or undervalued based on comparisons of multiples.

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 4, Module 23.