The Factor F in the APT Model Represents

question 49

Multiple Choice

The factor F in the APT model represents

• A) firm-specific risk.
• B) the sensitivity of the firm to that factor.
• C) a factor that affects all security returns.
• D) the deviation from its expected value of a factor that affects all security returns.
• E) a random amount of return attributable to firm events.

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