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Efficient Market Hypothesis / Theory (EMH/EMT)
The short answer
A financial theory suggesting it is impossible to 'outperform the market' because asset prices perfectly reflect all available information in the market.
What is Efficient Market Hypothesis / Theory (EMH/EMT)?
A financial theory suggesting it is impossible to 'outperform the market' because asset prices perfectly reflect all available information in the market.
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