One of the Problems with Attempting to Forecast Stock Market

question 38

Multiple Choice

One of the problems with attempting to forecast stock market values is that

• A)there are no variables that seem to predict market return.
• B)the earnings multiplier approach can only be used at the firm level.
• C)the level of uncertainty surrounding the forecast will always be quite high.
• D)dividend payout ratios are highly variable.
• E)None of the options

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