The Beta of Exxon Stock Has Been Estimated as 1

question 75

Multiple Choice

The beta of Exxon stock has been estimated as 1.6 using regression analysis on a sample of historical returns.A commonly used adjustment technique would provide an adjusted beta of ___________.

• A)1.20
• B)1.32
• C)1.13
• D)1.40
• E)none of the above

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