Variances Should Be Investigated If They _____

question 123

Multiple Choice

Variances should be investigated if they _____.

• A)are unfavorable
• B)are different from the prior period results
• C)exceed certain stated dollar or percentage deviations from the budget
• D)are favorable

Apply CAPM to calculate the expected return of individual securities based on their beta, the risk-free rate, and the market rate of return.

Analyze the effects of changes in market conditions (such as changes in market rate of return and risk premium) on the expected return of securities.

Calculate portfolio beta and understand how to adjust a portfolio to achieve a desired beta.

Understand and calculate the variance and standard deviation of returns for both individual securities and portfolios.

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