Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The CAPM remains the predominant model use in practice to determine the equity cost of capital.
• B) Low beta stocks have tended to perform somewhat better than the CAPM predicts.
• C) The empirically estimated security market line is somewhat steeper than that predicted by the CAPM.
• D) Some evidence suggests that the market risk premium has declined over time.

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Definitions:

Accounts Payable

The amount of money a company owes to its creditors or suppliers for goods and services received but not yet paid for.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarises a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insight into its financial position.

Ending Inventory

The value of goods available for sale at the end of an accounting period, crucial for calculating cost of goods sold and gross profit.

Pretax Income

The income that a company earns before tax expenses are deducted, often referred to as earnings before tax (EBT).