The Efficient Market Hypothesis Asserts That

question 145

Multiple Choice

The efficient market hypothesis asserts that:

• A)it is virtually impossible to consistently pick stocks that perform exceptionally well because all publicly available information is immediately reflected in stock prices.
• B)studying historic patterns of stock price movements will generally identify winning investments.
• C)fundamental analysis performed by individuals often reveals bargains despite the fact that professionals analyze all information as soon as it becomes available.
• D)All of the above

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