The Beta of JCP Stock Has Been Estimated as 1

question 79

Multiple Choice

The beta of JCP stock has been estimated as 1.2 using regression analysis on a sample of historical returns. A commonly-used adjustment technique would provide an adjusted beta of

• A) 1.20.
• B) 1.32.
• C) 1.13.
• D) 1.0.

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