Stock a Has an Expected Return of 10% and a Standard

question 81

Multiple Choice

Stock A has an expected return of 10% and a standard deviation of 20%.Stock B has an expected return of 13% and a standard deviation of 30%.The risk-free rate is 5% and the market risk premium,r_M - r_RF,is 6%.Assume that the market is in equilibrium.Portfolio AB has 50% invested in Stock A and 50% invested in Stock B.The returns of Stock A and Stock B are independent of one another,i.e. ,the correlation coefficient between them is zero.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Stock A's beta is 0.8333.
• B) Since the two stocks have zero correlation,Portfolio AB is riskless.
• C) Stock B's beta is 1.0000.
• D) Portfolio AB's required return is 11%.
• E) Portfolio AB's standard deviation is 25%.

Apply the concept of contingent liabilities and how to account for and disclose them according to their likelihood and estimability.

Utilize interest calculations for notes payable and receivable to determine proceeds and payments.

Differentiate between various financial metrics (current ratio, working capital, quick ratio) and their calculation.

Understand the concepts and applications of various ratios in financial analysis.

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