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Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat. If you're not quite bendy enough to strike the pose (it me), you might think the splits are reserved for a select few elite. Don't count yourself out ...
Since the DJIA is price weighted, stock splits must be accounted for in its calculation to prevent artificial volatility.