Beta Is a Better Risk Measure Than Standard Deviation When

question 82

Multiple Choice

Beta is a better risk measure than standard deviation when the firm:

• A) is effectively diversified.
• B) focused on total risk.
• C) uses the CAPM in its cost of capital calculation.
• D) has a beta that is close to 1.0.

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