Which of the Following Statements About the Efficient Market Hypothesis

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the efficient market hypothesis is NOT true?

• A) Markets respond quickly and smoothly to public information.
• B) Markets tend to respond to new information only if it is unexpected.
• C) Public financial statements can be used to 'beat the market'.
• D) Markets can be efficient with respect to publically available information.

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