Assume That the Risk-Free Rate Remains Constant,but the Market Risk

question 125

Multiple Choice

Assume that the risk-free rate remains constant,but the market risk premium declines.Which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) The required return on a stock with beta = 1.0 will not change.
• B) The required return on a stock with beta > 1.0 will increase.
• C) The return on "the market" will remain constant.
• D) The return on "the market" will increase.
• E) The required return on a stock with a positive beta < 1.0 will decline.