The January Anomaly Refers to the Phenomenon Where Stock Prices

question 140

Multiple Choice

The January anomaly refers to the phenomenon where stock prices

• A) decline in December.
• B) decline in January.
• C) rise in January.
• D) decline in December and rise in January.
• E) rise in December and decline in January.

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