According to the textbook, if a wave of pessimism cause stocks to become generally overvalued, the best investment strategy is to

A. sell as many stocks as possible.
B. continue to diversify your investment portfolio.
C. buy only government bonds.
D. hold all available stocks and sell them later.


Answer: B

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