Which One of the Following Combinations Will Tend to Produce

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following combinations will tend to produce the highest rate of return according to the Fama-French three-factor model? Assume beta is constant in all cases.

• A)large market capitalization and high book-to-market ratio
• B)large market capitalization and low book-to-market ratio
• C)small market capitalization and high book-to-market ratio
• D)small market capitalization and a book-to-market ratio of 1.0
• E)small market capitalization and a low book-to-market ratio

Analyze the multifaceted effects of strategies aimed at gaining market share.

Understand the appropriateness of including market share as a business strategy objective.

Understand factors less associated with higher market share firms.

Know the nuances and contingencies related to market share and profitability correlation.

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