The Difference Between the Expected (Or Required) Return for the Market

question 11

Multiple Choice

The difference between the expected (or required) return for the market portfolio and the risk-free rate of return is referred to as:

• A) beta.
• B) the geometric mean.
• C) the market risk premium.
• D) the arithmetic mean.

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Definitions:

Forgotten Period

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