Consider the One-Factor APT

question 84

Multiple Choice

Consider the one-factor APT.The standard deviation of return on a well-diversified portfolio is 20%.The standard deviation on the factor portfolio is 12%.The beta of the well-diversified portfolio is approximately _________.

• A) 0.60
• B) 1.00
• C) 1.67
• D) 3.20

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Definitions:

Sacrifice Ratio

An economic ratio that measures the effect of rising unemployment on the reduction of inflation within an economy.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, eroding purchasing power.

Annual Output

The total value of goods and services produced by an economy or a firm in one year.

Rational Expectations

The economic theory suggesting individuals make decisions based on their logical expectations for the future, effectively using all available information to predict future events accurately.