Stock XYZ Has a Beta of 1

question 58

Multiple Choice

Stock XYZ has a beta of 1.2 and an expected return of 14%; the risk-free asset (T-bills) currently earns 4%. If the portfolio of the two assets has a beta of 1.6, what are the portfolio weights?

• A) risk-free asset = 33%, stock XYZ = 67%
• B) risk-free asset = 0%, stock XYZ = 100%
• C) risk-free asset = 133%, stock XYZ = -33%
• D) risk-free asset = -33%, stock XYZ = 133%

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Definitions:

Open-end

A type of mutual fund that does not have a fixed number of shares and can issue new shares or redeem existing shares at any time based on investor demand.

Net Asset Value

The per-share value of a mutual fund or exchange-traded fund, calculated by dividing the total value of all securities in the portfolio by the number of shares outstanding.

Net Asset Value

Net Asset Value (NAV) is the per-share value of a mutual fund or ETF, calculated by dividing the total value of all the assets in the portfolio, minus liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding.

Liabilities

Liabilities are financial obligations or debts that a company or an individual owes, which are expected to be paid in the future.