Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECTσ

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECTσ

• A) lower beta stocks have higher required returns.
• B) a stock's beta indicates its diversifiable risk.
• C) diversifiable risk cannot be completely diversified away.
• D) two securities with the same stand-alone risk must have the same betas.
• E) the slope of the security market line is equal to the market risk premium.

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Definitions:

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