Security Returns

question 87

Multiple Choice

Security returns

• A) are based on both macro events and firm-specific events.
• B) are based on firm-specific events only.
• C) are usually positively correlated with each other.
• D) are based on firm-specific events only and are usually positively correlated with each other.
• E) are based on both macro events and firm-specific events and are usually positively correlated with each other.

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Definitions:

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