Technicians Using the Confidence Index Published by Barron's to Make

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Multiple Choice

Technicians using the confidence index published by Barron's to make investment decisions

• A) believe the ratio is a bullish indicator because during periods of high confidence investors will invest in higher quality bonds.
• B) believe the ratio is a bearish indicator because during periods of high confidence investors will invest in higher quality bonds.
• C) believe the ratio is a bearish indicator because during periods of high confidence investors will invest in lower quality bonds.
• D) believe the ratio is a bullish indicator because during periods of high confidence investors will invest in lower quality bonds.
• E) believe the ratio is a bullish indicator because during periods of high confidence investors will not invest in bonds.

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