00744nam a2200121Ia 4500 20260716043422.0 Craigwell, Michael Alternatives for the construction of a CARICOM Regional Stock Market Index 1998 Explores alternative strategies and computations in the development of a Regional Stock Price Index. Proposes possible inclusion criteria and weighting schemes and compares the resulting indices with well-established international benchmarks, specifically those pertaining to emerging markets. Examines returns performance and volatility, and correlations over the last five years, and evaluates the pros and cons of each method of construction. 5/10/01 JOY_D A 46881 46881