The Correlation Coefficient Between Stock B and the Market Portfolio

question 61

Multiple Choice

The correlation coefficient between stock B and the market portfolio is 0.8. The standard deviation of stock B is 35 percent and that of the market is 20 percent. Calculate the beta of the stock.

• A)1.0
• B)1.4
• C)0.8
• D)0.7

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