An Extension of the Fama-French Three-Factor Model Includes a Fourth

question 9

Multiple Choice

An extension of the Fama-French three-factor model includes a fourth factor to measure

• A) default spread.
• B) term spread.
• C) momentum.
• D) industrial production.
• E) inflation.

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Definitions:

Unrealized Holding

Refers to the increase or decrease in the value of investments held by the company that have not been sold.

Securities Held

Financial instruments that are owned and held by an investor, including stocks, bonds, or other investments.

Declared

In financial context, it often refers to the official announcement made by a company's board of directors to pay dividends to its shareholders.

Recognized

Recognized refers to the formal acknowledgment in financial reporting that an item is included in the financial statements of a business.