A Firm Whose Equity Has a Beta of 1

question 80

Multiple Choice

A firm whose equity has a beta of 1.0:

• A) has greater systematic risk than the market portfolio.
• B) stands little chance of surviving in the international financial market place.
• C) has less systematic risk than the market portfolio.
• D) None of the above is true.

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Definitions:

Present Value

The present worth of a future sum of money or series of cash flows, considering a given return rate.

Compound Interest

In this method, interest is accrued on the principal sum as well as on the interest that has been accumulated over prior periods of the investment or loan.

Earnings Rate

The rate of return on an investment or the rate at which a company or asset is generating income, often expressed as a percentage.

Capital Rationing

A financial strategy employed by companies to limit or restrict the amount of new investments or projects they undertake due to limited resources.