Treynor Uses Beta as a Measure of Risk

question 11

True/False

Treynor uses beta as a measure of risk.

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Definitions:

Consolidation Process

The method of combining and presenting the financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one entity.

Shareholder's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, often represented by stock capital and retained earnings.

Internally Generated Trademark

A trademark that has been developed through the internal efforts of a company, not acquired or purchased from a third party.

Contingent Liability

(a) A possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the entity; or (b) a present obligation that arises from past events but is not recognised because: (i) it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or (ii) the amount of the obligation cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.