Which of the Following Statements Are Correct

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are correct?
I.Many professional fund managers are paid well but fail to outperform as expected.
II.Professional fund managers that have tenures in excess of ten years,tend to consistently outperform the market on a long-term basis.
III.If a market is truly efficient,then all investments in that market are zero net present value opportunities.
IV.Actively managing a fund appears to be the key to outperforming the market.

• A)I and III only
• B)II and IV only
• C)II and III only
• D)I, II, and III only
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Adaptive Smoothing

An approach to exponential smoothing forecasting in which the smoothing constant is automatically changed to keep errors to a minimum.

Bias

A forecast that is consistently higher or consistently lower than actual values of a time series.

Seasonally-Adjusted Sales Forecast

A prediction of future sales that has been modified to account for regular seasonal variations in demand or sales patterns.

Complementary Demands

A market condition where the demand for two or more goods is linked because the goods are used together, leading to a rise in demand for one affecting the other positively.