Why did the efficient markets hypothesis collapse
?
What are the consequences of teaching students that
markets are efficient when they are likely not? Think hard about
this question.
According to the
Efficient Markets Hypothesis, how might access to insider,
non-public information give rise to unjust
rewards/enrichment through the trading of securities?
(Be sure to
explicitly
link your answer
back to the Efficient Markets Hypothesis.)
i. Explain the three forms of efficient markets as stated in the
Efficient market hypothesis (EMH). What type of investment
strategies would work best if the markets are actually
efficient?
.ii. Explain with
suitable examples from the business world, the role of Corporate
Governance in efficient working of a business. You may take
reference from agency theory in drawing up your analysis.
10. According to the efficient markets hypothesis, *
in the short run, it is best to buy high and sell low.
anyone can outperform the stock market indices (indexes).
no investor can regularly outperform the stock market indices
(indexes).
when one investor outperforms a stock market index, another
investor will underperform that index.
11. All important information about the use (value) of a good is
captured *
in its price.
by a central planner.
in its ceteris paribus.
by the...
Assuming the Efficient Markets Hypothesis correctly describes
financial markets, what implications does this have for the
performance of active portfolio managers? What types of
returns should investors expect to earn if the EMH is correct?
The three main elements in the modern theory of finance are the
efficient markets hypothesis, the capital asset pricing model and
portfolio theory. Explain and evaluate the proposition that each of
these elements depends for its reliability on the validity of the
other two.
Answer in 200 words
Describe the efficient market theory. In your opinion,
are the markets efficient? If so, what form of efficiency is
present in financial markets?