Which of the Following Measures Indicates the Percentage of the Variation

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following measures indicates the percentage of the variation in a portfolio's returns that is explained by variation in the market's returns?

• A) Standard deviation
• B) Coefficient of determination
• C) Beta
• D) Alpha

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