Which of the Following Is a Consistent Pattern Observed in a Number

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a consistent pattern observed in a number of studies of the market that suggests there is an element of market inefficiency?

• A) Heavy industry experiencing far greater returns from projects whose capital was raised with equity than with debt.
• B) Higher returns being achieved from investing in companies having a higher dividend payout ratio.
• C) Companies employing woman as Presidents achieving significantly higher earnings than those with men as Presidents.
• D) Purchases or sales of shares providing greater returns when traded on certain days of the week and certain months of the year.
• E) Markets showing a significantly greater decline on days of severe weather such as snow, thunderstorms or unusually high winds.

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