The Efficient Markets Hypothesis Indicates That Investors

question 41

Multiple Choice

The efficient markets hypothesis indicates that investors

• A)can use the advice of technical analysts to outperform the market.
• B)do better on average if they adopt a "buy and hold" strategy.
• C)let too many unexploited profit opportunities go by if they adopt a "buy and hold" strategy.
• D)do better if they purchase loaded mutual funds.

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