Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The slope of the security market line is equal to the market risk premium.
• B) Lower beta stocks have higher required returns.
• C) A stock's beta indicates its diversifiable risk.
• D) Diversifiable risk cannot be completely diversified away.
• E) Two securities with the same stand-alone risk must have the same betas.

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Definitions:

Salience Hierarchy

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