Consider the Single Factor APT

question 35

Multiple Choice

Consider the single factor APT. Portfolio A has a beta of 0.2 and an expected return of 13%. Portfolio B has a beta of 0.4 and an expected return of 15%. The risk-free rate of return is 10%. If you wanted to take advantage of an arbitrage opportunity, you should take a short position in portfolio _________ and a long position in portfolio _________.

• A) A; A
• B) A; B
• C) B; A
• D) B; B

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Definitions:

Substitute Good

A good that can replace another to satisfy similar needs or desires, often influenced by changes in prices and consumer preferences.

Downsloping Demand

A situation where the demand for a good decreases as the price increases, following the typical law of demand.

Upsloping Supply

A supply curve that increases from left to right, indicating a direct relationship between price and quantity supplied.

Commodity X

A placeholder term for any marketable item produced to satisfy wants or needs, with emphasis on its uniformity and interchangeability with other commodities of the same type.