Value Stocks May Provide Investors with Better Returns Than Growth

question 1

Multiple Choice

Value stocks may provide investors with better returns than growth stocks if _______.
I.value stocks are out of favor with investors
II.prices of growth stocks include premiums for overly optimistic growth levels
III.value stocks are likely to generate positive earnings surprises.

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

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