Which of the Following Best Describes an Efficient Capital Market

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an efficient capital market?

• A) All information is freely available and accessible. There is no assumption that it is accurately reflected in share price.
• B) Not all information is freely accessible. However, that which is available, is quickly and accurately reflected in share prices.
• C) All information is freely available and accessible. It is also assumed that the short term profit taking perspective of most investors may lead to inaccurate share prices.
• D) All information is freely available, accessible and accurately reflected in share price.
• E) Available information is assumed not always to be accessible and what is accessible is not always reflected accurately in share price.

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