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Market Efficiency

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Key Concepts

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Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)

Security prices fully reflect all available information. Prices adjust rapidly to new information.

Weak Form

Prices reflect all past market data. Technical analysis cannot earn excess returns.

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Decision Frameworks

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  • Weak efficient: fundamental analysis can work, but not technical
  • Semi-strong: only insider info gives edge; use passive strategies
  • Strong efficient: no analysis adds value; index everything

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Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH)

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Security prices fully reflect all available information. Prices adjust rapidly to new information.
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