Research on Semistrong Form Efficient Markets Indicates Which One of the Following

question 36

Multiple Choice

Research on semistrong form efficient markets indicates which one of the following is correct?

• A)Identifying a stock with repetitive price movements is generally the best method of active investing.
• B)Future returns on large company stocks tend to closely follow past pricing patterns.
• C)Buying and holding a broad market index is one of the best investment strategies.
• D)Predicting future stock prices is relatively easy for academic researchers.
• E)Trading costs have little, if any, impact on investment returns.

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