Tests of the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)are Sometimes Based on Examining

question 70

Multiple Choice

Tests of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH) are sometimes based on examining its abnormal rate of return.The abnormal rate of return is calculated by:

• A) Subtracting the expected rate of return from the actual return, where the expected return is based on the stock's beta and the CAPM.
• B) Subtracting the actual rate of return from the expected return, where the expected return is based on the stock's beta and the CAPM .
• C) Subtracting the expected rate of return from the actual return, where the expected return is based on the stock's projected dividend yields .
• D) Subtracting the expected rate of return from the actual return, where the expected return is based on the stock's projected dividend yields.
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Net Cash Flows

The difference between a company's total cash inflows and outflows over a specific period, indicating its overall liquidity movement.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Defensive Measure

Tactics employed by a company to prevent or defend against hostile takeover attempts.

Tender Offer

A public offer to purchase a large number of shares from a company's shareholders, usually at a premium to the market price.