Some People Claim That Stocks Follow a Random Walk

question 28

Multiple Choice

Some people claim that stocks follow a random walk.What does this mean?

• A)The price of stock one day is about what it was on the previous day.
• B)Changes in stock prices cannot be predicted from available information.
• C)Stock prices are not determined by market fundamentals such as supply and demand.
• D)Prices of stocks of different firms in the same industry show no or little tendency to move together.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Forward Exchange Contract

A financial contract between parties to exchange currencies at a predetermined rate on a specified future date.

Contractual Obligation

A duty or commitment that is legally enforceable due to a contract agreement.

Hedging

A financial strategy used to reduce or manage risk associated with price movements of assets by taking an opposite position in a related security.

Hedging Relationship

A risk management strategy where two or more financial instruments are used together to offset potential losses in investments.