The Relationship Between the Value and Price of a Stock

question 34

Multiple Choice

The relationship between the value and price of a stock suggests that:

• A) the equilibrium price of a stock strikes a balance between those who think the stock is worth more and those who think it's worth less at the current price.
• B) it is the market's best guess regarding the expected value of the company's future profits.
• C) stocks are overvalued.
• D) both A and B are true.

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