Technical Analysts Essentially Believe "History Repeats Itself" Because Investors Behave

question 25

True/False

Technical analysts essentially believe "history repeats itself" because investors behave in a predictable manner when faced with situations they have faced in the past.

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Definitions:

Ex-Dividend Date

The specific date on which a declared dividend is set, after which a stock buyer is not entitled to the declared dividend.

Date of Record

This is the date set by a corporation upon which the shareholders must be on the company's books in order to receive a declared dividend or participate in corporate actions.

Corporate Dividend Payout

Corporate dividend payout refers to the portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Information Content Effect

The market reaction attributed to announcements or news, which signals new information to investors about a company’s value.