Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Beta measures the sensitivity of a security to market-wide risk factors.
• B)Volatility measures total risk,while beta measures only systematic risk.
• C)The beta is the expected percentage change in the excess return of the market portfolio for a 1% change in the excess return of a security.
• D)Utilities tend to be stable and highly regulated,and thus are insensitive to fluctuations in the overall market.

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Definitions:

Compounded Interest

Interest calculated on the initial principal, which also includes all of the accumulated interest from previous periods on a deposit or loan.

Effective Annual Rate

The real interest rate on an investment or loan, taking into account the effect of compounding interest as opposed to just the nominal or stated rate.

Compounded Monthly

Interest on a loan or investment calculated monthly on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

Monthly Deposits

Regular monetary contributions made into a savings or investment account over a monthly interval.