Chapter 8, Problem 25C

Summary Introduction

(A)

To determine:

Whether predictable risk premium shifting results in violation of the EMH

Introduction:

EMH which is known as efficient market hypothesis stand to be the investment theory wherein price of a share represent the entire information, however consistent alpha generation stands to be impossible. Hypothetically, the risk adjusted excess returns cannot be produced by either fundamental or technical analysis .Stock generally trade at fair value, over the stock exchange in accordance with efficient market hypothesis which makes it difficult for investors to sell stock at inflated prices or to purchase stocks at undervalued prices.

Summary Introduction

(B)

To determine:

How the cycle associated with decreasing and increasing of the risk premium creates an impression for the investor that the stock prices overreact.

Introduction:

Stock stands to be the general term which is taken into consideration for describing the company's ownership certificates. On the other hand share refers to the company's stock certificate. When a share of a particular company is held by an investor, he is known as a shareholder.