Assume That Two fiRms (Firm a and Firm B) Are

question 228

Multiple Choice

Assume that two firms (Firm A and Firm B) are similar in all respects, but Firm A's stock has a higher rate of return than Firm B's stock. Arbitrage will occur as investors

• A) sell Firm A's stock and buy Firm B's stock.
• B) buy Firm A's stock and buy Firm B's stock also.
• C) sell Firm A's stock and sell Firm B's stock also.
• D) buy Firm A's stock and sell Firm B's stock.

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