When the Stock Return Data Has Been Divided into Market

question 17

Multiple Choice

When the stock return data has been divided into market capitalization groups the return performance of:

• A) all such groups has been the same over time.
• B) small capitalization stocks have outperformed large capitalization stocks even after risk adjustment.
• C) small capitalization stocks have under performed large capitalization stocks once adjusted for risk.
• D) small and large capitalization stocks have performed equally on a risk-adjusted basis.

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A key structure in the inner ear that plays a critical role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.

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