1.The coefficient of risk aversion can be used to create indifference curves. The higher the A, the steeper the indifference curve and all else equal, such investors will invest less in risky assets.  True  False

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1.The coefficient of risk aversion can be used to create indifference curves. The higher the A, the steeper the indifference curve and all else equal, such investors will invest less in risky assets.

 True

 False

2.

Insiders are able to profitably trade and earn abnormal returns prior to the announcement of positive news. This is not a violation of semi strong-form efficiency

 True

 False

3.

At maturity of a futures contract, the spot price and futures price must be approximately the same because of marking to market

 True

 False

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ecurity X has an expected rate of return of 13% and a beta of 1.15. The risk-free rate is 5%, and the market expected rate of return is 15%. According to the capital asset pricing model, security X is ________.
   
fairly priced
   
overpriced
   
underpriced
   
in equilibrium
   
none of these answers

4.Consider the liquidity preference theory of the term structure of interest rates. On average, one would expect investors to require a higher yield on long-term bonds than on short-term bonds

 True

 False

5. If an investor places a market order, the stock will be sold if its price falls to the stipulated level. If an investor places a limit order, the stock will be bought if its price rises above the stipulated level.

 True

 False

 

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