A Portfolio Comprises Cochlear (Beta of 1

question 61

Multiple Choice

A portfolio comprises Cochlear (beta of 1.3) and Westpac (beta of 0.8) . The amount invested in Cochlear is $20,000 and in Westpac is $20,0000. What is the beta of the portfolio?

• A) 1.14
• B) 0.97
• C) 1.05
• D) 0.99

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