The Efficient Markets Hypothesis Predicts That Stock Prices Follow a "Random

question 32

Multiple Choice

The efficient markets hypothesis predicts that stock prices follow a "random walk." The implication of this hypothesis for investing in stocks is

• A)a "churning strategy" of buying and selling often to catch market swings.
• B)turning over your stock portfolio each month,selecting stocks by throwing darts at the stock page.
• C)a "buy and hold strategy" of holding stocks to avoid brokerage commissions.
• D)following the advice of technical analysts.

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Definitions:

Controller

An executive role responsible for overseeing the accounting operations within a company, managing financial reporting, budgets, and internal controls.

Dissemination

The process of distributing or spreading information, knowledge, or data widely, especially to ensure accessibility to relevant stakeholders.

Operating Cycle

The duration between the acquisition of inventory and the collection of cash from receivables.

Cash Cycle

The time period it takes for a company to convert its investments in inventory back into cash, through sales.