Which of the Following Are Used as Indicators of a Strong

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are used as indicators of a strong market in the future?
I. The advance-decline spread is increasing at a time when the advances outnumber the declines.
II. The level of short interest is relatively high.
III. The net difference of odd-lot purchases minus odd-lot sales begins increasing.
IV. The trading volume increases in a declining market.

• A) I and II only
• B) III and IV only
• C) I, II and III only
• D) I, II, III and IV

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Definitions:

Cash Shortages

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Bank Vaults

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The ease with which an asset can be converted into cash without affecting its market price.

U.S. Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by the United States Department of the Treasury to finance the federal government's operations, regarded as safe investments due to government backing.