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Suppose we observe from market data that, for a given non-dividend paying stock, Fo SoerT. What might explain the inequality in this relationship (i.e. why don't we observe F₁ = S₂e¹¹) if markets are efficient? Hint: try to identify real-world market frictions that might cause cases where Fo Soer does not result in arbitrage opportunities rT

Suppose we observe from market data that, for a given non-dividend paying stock, Fo SoerT. What might explain the inequality in this relationship (i.e. why don't we observe F₁ = S₂e¹¹) if markets are efficient? Hint: try to identify real-world market frictions that might cause cases where Fo Soer does not result in arbitrage opportunities rT

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Tick all those statements on arbitrage that are correct (and don't tick those that are incorrect). a. When constructing suitable betting strategies, the number m of outcomes of an event and the number of possible wagers are always the same. O b. In real markets there are ocasionally small arbitrage opportunities due to lack of information. c. The arbitrage theorem essentially tells us that either there exists a risk-neutral distribution or there is an arbitrage opportunity. Od. If there is an arbitrage opportunity then this implies that a risk-neutral distribution exists. O e. If there is a sporting event with 3 different outcomes which have the odds 0₂ = 1, 2, 3 then there is an arbitrage opportunity for a suitable betting strategy.
Select all that are true with respect to the theory of market efficiency. Group of answer choices If markets are efficient, investors cannot earn positive returns If markets are efficient, it means prices are always "right" in that the reflect perfect foresight into what will happen in the future Strong form market efficiency suggests that all information, public or private, is reflected in current prices in an unbiased way Market efficiency suggests that relevant information is quickly impounded into prices If transaction costs are high, then prices are less likely to reflect all available information
How is it possible to have arbitrage in an efficient market? Explain.Answer :
1. Which form of market efficiency is the best among weak, semi strong and strong? 2. Is stock market efficient? Give logic in favour of your answer
A critical assumption in the classical model is that a. markets are perfectly competitive in the long run b. markets clear in the long run c. markets are perfectly competitive in the short run d. markets clear in the short run
Do you think investors can earn abnormal returns in financial markets that are at least semi strong-form efficient?
What are the TRIN Statistics and Cofidence Index and what do their values describe about the bullish and bearish direction of the market?
Advocates of the efficient market hypothesis would agree that it is virtually impossible for any investor to consistenrly outperform the market (T/F)
This is a general question and no specific numbers are required: You have two stocks and you have calculated the return on the relevant riskless assets for this market. What would the reasons be for choosing one asset over the other and explain why?
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3. Suppose the market is wild; it is modeled by o → (a) What is the value of a Call? (b) What is the value of a Put? (c) Explain both answers in terms of finance.
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