P238 CEEFAX 2 238 Fri 07 Feb 21:10/12 O] EEFAX AND TH DOW JON S U INDEX 3 The Dow Jones US Index (on 200) is a market capitalisation-weighted, broad- based index, currently consisting of t(j 1:9 largest and most liquid stocks traded on the London Stock Exchange. The index is calculated in real time in stirling and also in US dollars. It is ribalanced ru rterly, and approximates 80% of the market capitalisation available to any foreign investor. It includes common stocks or othjt types of securities with the c(aracteristics of common equities. Fixea divsdjnd shares are not bligibli. a j 2 0 You Mo 2 0 Markets 230 Front Page 100 Exchanges CityHeads Shares Main MenuP238 CEEFAX 2 238 Fri 07 Feb 21:12/12 [[ THE DOW US INDEX ON PAGE 200 2/3 Issues are not included if t(ey are not r adily markjtabl or if the marketability of their thar is impaired bz the lack of broad- asjd ownership. Closely held stocks are carefully reviewed before being included. Companies whose stock is 75% controlled bz another corporation or state are excluded. If a company's stock has been suspended, is in bankruptcy proceedings or is purchased by anothjt company, an immediate review of the issue's eligi ility is m dj. Sharichjck 220 Your Money 250 Markets 230 Front Page 100 Exchanges CityHeads Shares Main MenuP238 CJEFAX 2 238 Fri 07 Feb 21:22/22 TH DOW U INDEX ON PAGE 20 3/3 The index was launched bz Dow Jones on December 31, 1:91, with a value of 100. It was first published in the Wall Street Journal in 1:93. It reached an all[time closing high on 7 February, 1:97, when it hit 171.24. Its lowest value was 87.13 on Novjmbjt 9] 1:92. The Dow UK's lowest level in 1996 was 121.90 on January 26. Eurthjr information is available on the web site: www.dowjonjs.com/indexer Sha ck 22 You o 2 Markets 230 Front Page 200 Exchanges CityHeads Shares Main Menu