Consider the Single Factor APT

question 35

Multiple Choice

Consider the single factor APT. Portfolio A has a beta of 0.2 and an expected return of 13%. Portfolio B has a beta of 0.4 and an expected return of 15%. The risk-free rate of return is 10%. If you wanted to take advantage of an arbitrage opportunity, you should take a short position in portfolio _________ and a long position in portfolio _________.

• A) A; A
• B) A; B
• C) B; A
• D) B; B

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