(9A) If Markets Are in Equilibrium, Which of the Following

question 54

Multiple Choice

(9A) . If markets are in equilibrium, which of the following conditions will exist?

• A) Each stock's expected return should equal its realized return as seen by the marginal investor.
• B) Each stock's expected return should equal its required return as seen by the marginal investor.
• C) All stocks should have the same expected return as seen by the marginal investor.
• D) The expected and required returns on stocks and bonds should be equal.
• E) All stocks should have the same realized return during the coming year.

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