An Investor Currently Holds the Following Portfolio: the Investor

question 13

Multiple Choice

An investor currently holds the following portfolio: The investor is worried that the beta of his portfolio is too high,so he wants to sell some stock C and add stock D,which has a beta of 1.0,to his portfolio.If the investor wants his portfolio to have a beta of 1.72,how much stock C must he replace with stock D?

• A)$18,000
• B)$24,000
• C)$31,000
• D)$36,000

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Definitions:

Shareholder Votes

The process by which shareholders exercise their right to make decisions on corporate matters, typically exercised during annual general meetings.

Board of Directors

A group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and governance of a corporation.

Strategic Benefits

Advantages gained by a business that help it achieve its organizational goals, often through improved competitiveness or market positioning.

Acquisition

The process of acquiring control of another company or asset.