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Basic Question 2 of 14

The weak form of the efficient market hypothesis implies that ______

I. only major market events can be predicted.
II. past price changes cannot be used to predict future price changes.
III. technical analysis is useless.

User Contributed Comments 7

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ljamieson technical analysis is useless
saltnvinegar What about the other two forms???
kutta2102 Results are mixed, I think. But semi-strong form market efficiency implies that Fundamental analysis is useless.
janglejuic technical analysis is not useless because this hypothesis is usually not true
khalifa92 technical analysis is based on historical data thus its useless in all forms efficient markets.
ibrahim18 Very funny. Technical analysis is useless. That is quite harsh.
MathLoser Fooled by randomness
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Learning Outcome Statements

contrast weak-form, semi-strong-form, and strong-form market efficiency

explain the implications of each form of market efficiency for fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and the choice between active and passive portfolio management

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 3, Module 3.