Which of These Is a Measure of the Sensitivity of a Stock

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a measure of the sensitivity of a stock or portfolio to market risk?

• A) behavioral finance
• B) beta
• C) efficient market
• D) hedge

Acknowledge the advantages and disadvantages of home-based businesses.

Grasp the criteria for small-business designation and related benefits.

Recognize the support role of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) in assisting small businesses.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

A financial metric that shows what percentage of sales revenue is not consumed by variable costs and therefore contributes to covering fixed costs.

Segment Margin

The profit or loss generated by a particular segment of a business, after accounting for direct and indirect costs.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operational activities after deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.

Net Operating Income

A measure of a company's profitability, calculated by subtracting operating expenses from gross profit.