The Efficient Markets Hypothesis Implies That

question 43

Multiple Choice

The efficient markets hypothesis implies that:

• A) it is easy to earn above market rates of return using the appropriate investment strategies at the right time.
• B) investors don't make mistakes when determining when to buy and sell stocks.
• C) it is not possible to systematically pick stocks that outperform the market.
• D) stock prices are never too high or too low; they always accurately reflect the underlying value of the company.

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