Stock XYZ, which traded for several months at a price of K72, and then declines to K65. if the stock eventually begins to increase in price, K72 is considered a resistance level because investors who bought originally at K72 will be eager to sell their shares as soon as they can break even on their investment. If everyone in the market believes in resistance levels, why do these beliefs not become self-fulfilling prophecies? (5 marks)

What would happen to market efficiency if all investors attempted to follow a passive strategy? (5 marks)

LMV Trust, outperformed the S& P 500 in each of the 15 years ending in 2005. Is this performance sufficient to dissuade you from a belief in efficient markets? If not, would any performance record be sufficient to dissuade you?

An investment in risk-free British government securities paying 10% annual interest in British pounds is made by an American investor who starts with $ 20 000. The current exchange rate is $2 per pound. At the end of the year the pound depreciates against the dollar. Calculate the investor’s return in both dollar and pound what if the exchange rate is $2.00, and $2.20?