Market Timing Tends to Lead To

question 16

Multiple Choice

Market timing tends to lead to:

• A)fairly consistent abnormal returns.
• B)increasing profits as experience is gained.
• C)superior returns but only if you are a professional money manager.
• D)a rate of return roughly equal to that of the overall market.
• E)underperforming the overall market.

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