Which of the following statements is true? Select one: a. Trailing P/E is based on the current share price and forward P/E is based on next year's forecast share price. b. Trailing P/E is based on last year's share price and forward P/E is based on the current  share price. c. Both trailing and forward  P/E are based on the current share price. d. Trailing P/E is based on last year's share price and forward P/E is based on next year's forecast share price.

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Which of the following statements is true?

Select one:
a.

Trailing P/E is based on the current share price and forward P/E is based on next year's forecast share price.

b.

Trailing P/E is based on last year's share price and forward P/E is based on the current  share price.

c.

Both trailing and forward  P/E are based on the current share price.

d.
Trailing P/E is based on last year's share price and forward P/E is based on next year's forecast share price.

 

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