Two Conditions Are Used to Determine Whether or Not a Stock

question 48

True/False

Two conditions are used to determine whether or not a stock is in equilibrium: (1) Does the stock's market price equal its intrinsic value as seen by the marginal investor, and (2) does the expected return on the stock as seen by the marginal investor equal this investor's required return? If either of these conditions, but not necessarily both, holds, then the stock is said to be in equilibrium.

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Definitions:

Preferences

The subjective tastes and desires of consumers that influence their choices among various goods and services.

Apples

In economic and financial contexts, this term is often used metaphorically to represent the comparison of similar items or investments, as in "comparing apples to apples."

Oranges

A citrus fruit characterized by a round shape and a sweet, juicy pulp, commonly consumed fresh or used in beverages.

Indifference Curve

A graph that shows a combination of two goods that give a consumer equal satisfaction and utility, thereby indicating the consumer's preferences.