Figure 4-2 -Figure 4-2 Shows the Recent Ratings from Independent Rating Agencies

question 355

Multiple Choice

Figure 4-2
-Figure 4-2 shows the recent ratings from independent rating agencies for selected smartphone brands and models. A number of factors are listed, such as price, audio quality, and camera quality. These factors are the typical ________ for smartphones.

• A) consideration sets
• B) evaluative criteria
• C) value propositions
• D) quality considerations
• E) core benefits

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Definitions:

EMH

Efficient Market Hypothesis, the theory that all known information is reflected in stock prices and that it is impossible to consistently outperform the market through expert stock selection or market timing.

Law Of One Price

The rule stipulating that equivalent securities or bundles of securities must sell at equal prices to preclude arbitrage opportunities.

Relative Strength

The extent to which a security has outperformed or underperformed either the market as a whole or its particular industry.

Outperformed

Describes when an investment or fund earns a return that exceeds the performance of its benchmark or peer group.