The Historical Returns Data for the Past Four Years for Stock

question 39

Multiple Choice

The historical returns data for the past four years for Stock C and the stock market portfolio returns are: Stock C: 10%, 30%, 20%,20%; Market Portfolio: 5%, 15%, 25%, 15%. Calculate the beta for the stock:

• A) 0.86
• B) 0.5
• C) 1.5
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Economic Signals

Indicators or pieces of information that guide economic decisions and actions by conveying important data about market conditions.

Marketplace

A physical or virtual space where buyers and sellers converge to trade goods, services, or information.

Market Equilibrium

A situation where the quantity of a good or service supplied equals the quantity demanded, leading to a stable market price.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing their net benefit.