Which of the following statements are true if the efficient market hypothesis holds?a. It implies that future events can be forecast with perfect accuracy.b. It implies that prices reflect all available information.c. It implies that security prices change for no discernible reason.d. It implies that prices do not fluctuate.

Which of the following statements are true if the efficient market hypothesis holds?a. It implies that future events can be forecast with perfect accuracy.b. It implies that prices reflect all available information.c. It implies that security prices change for no discernible reason.d. It implies that prices do not fluctuate.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter2: Risk And Return: Part I

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