Consider the Single Factor APT

question 13

Multiple Choice

Consider the single factor APT. Portfolios A and B have expected returns of 14% and 18%, respectively. The risk-free rate of return is 7%. Portfolio A has a beta of 0.7. If arbitrage opportunities are ruled out, portfolio B must have a beta of

• A) 0.45.
• B) 1.00.
• C) 1.10.
• D) 1.22.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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Definitions:

Owner's Capital Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that represents the owner's investment and retained earnings in the business.

Credit Balance

This represents the amount that a company or individual owes to creditors; in accounting, it indicates a balance on the right side of a ledger.

Owner's Drawings Account

A specific account used to track the withdrawals made by the owner from the business for personal use, rephrased from

Owner's Equity

The remaining value of an entity's assets after all debts have been subtracted, indicating the stake of shareholders or owners in the company.