What Is Beta

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Multiple Choice

What is beta?

• A) a rate of return measure
• B) the return on a stock relative to the overall market
• C) the rate of dividend growth
• D) the percentage of net income paid out as a dividend
• E) measure of a stock's risk relative to the stock market average

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Definitions:

Statement Of Income

A financial statement showing a company's revenues, expenses, and net profit or loss over a specific period.

Purchase Returns

Goods returned by the buyer to the seller due to defects, excess supply, or other reasons.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of goods or services offered to customers, typically to prompt early payment or bulk purchases.