Assume the Risk-Free Rate Is 4

question 55

Multiple Choice

Assume the risk-free rate is 4.5% and the expected return on the market is 11%.You anticipate Stock XYZ to sell for $28 at the end of next year and pay a dividend of $2.The stock is currently selling for $26.50 with a beta of 1.2.You currently hold stock XYZ in a well-diversified portfolio.Assuming you have money to invest,you should:

• A) Buy stock XYZ.
• B) Sell stock XYZ.
• C) Do nothing because it is properly valued.
• D) Invest your money in the risk-free rate of return.
• E) Both b and d above.

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, often represented by the symbol α.

Rejection Region

The range of values in hypothesis testing for which the null hypothesis is rejected, based on the chosen level of significance.

Two-Sided Hypothesis

A hypothesis test that allows for an effect in two directions, either greater than or less than a specific value, not limiting the expected effect to one direction.

Null Hypothesis

A stated hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, often denoted as H0, to be tested against the alternative hypothesis.