Series 66: 4.3.2.3 Weak Form Efficient Market Hypothesis

4.3.2.3  Weak Form Efficient Market Hypothesis

The weak form states that market movements cannot be predicted by charting trends (known as technical analysis), but may be predictable by analyzing the underlying financial aspects of the business represented by a stock (known as fundamental analysis). Weak form efficient market hypothesis is the version that most lends itself to an active management style.