Estimate a Stock's Beta Based on the Following Information: Month

question 103

Multiple Choice

Estimate a stock's beta based on the following information: Month 1 = Stock + 1.5%,Market + 1.1%; Month 2 = Stock + 2.0%,Market + 1.4%; Month 3 = Stock − 2.5%,Market − 2.0%.

• A) Greater than 1.0
• B) Less than 1.0
• C) Equal to 1.0
• D) Indeterminate

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