Question

The index weighting that results in portfolio weights shifting away from securities that have increased in relative value toward securities that have fallen in relative value whenever the portfolio is rebalanced is most accurately described as:_________
a) float-adjusted market-capitalization weighting.
b) fundamental weighting.
c) equal weighting.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Fundamental weighting.

Explanation:

A fundamentally weighted index refers to a type of equity index whereby the components that are chosen based on the fundamental criteria like the dividend rates, book value, revenue, dividend rates, etc.

Fundamental weighting is the index weighting which results in portfolio weights shifting away from securities that have increased in relative value toward securities that have fallen in relative value whenever the portfolio is rebalanced.