8) Bond market indexes can be difficult to construct because A) They cannot be based on firms' market values. B) Bonds tend to trade infrequently, making price information difficult to obtain. C) There are so many different kinds of bonds. D) Prices cannot be obtained for companies that operate in emerging markets. E) Corporations are not required to disclose the details of their bond issues. Please provide accurate answer with justification.

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