EBK INVESTMENTS
EBK INVESTMENTS
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781259357480
Author: Bodie
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 11, Problem 8PS
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Why do investors earn positive returns from the market on average if prices can increase or decrease.

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Efficient market hypothesis (EMH)

defines that the stock prices reflect fair market value incorporating all the relevant available information in market. As per EMH hypothesis, to earn higher profits an investor must invest in riskier assets that have high stock beta.

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