Everything Else Held Constant,if the Expected Return on ABC Stock

question 83

Multiple Choice

Everything else held constant,if the expected return on ABC stock rises from 5 to 10 percent and the expected return on CBS stock is unchanged,then the expected return of holding CBS stock ________ relative to ABC stock and the demand for CBS stock ________.

• A) rises; rises
• B) rises; falls
• C) falls; rises
• D) falls; falls

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Definitions:

Capital Requirement

The amount of capital a bank or financial institution must hold to shield against financial risk and comply with regulatory standards.

Net Operating Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, excluding interest-bearing debt.

Working Capital Policy

It refers to the strategy a company employs to manage its current assets and liabilities to ensure it has enough liquidity to run its operations efficiently.

Accounts Payable

Short-term financial obligations that a company owes to its suppliers or vendors for goods and services received.