What Rate of Return Should an Investor Expect for a Stock

question 86

Multiple Choice

What rate of return should an investor expect for a stock that has a Beta of 0.8 when the market is expected to yield 14% and Treasury bills offer 6%?

• A)9.2%
• B)11.2%
• C)12.4%
• D)12.8%

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