You Have a 3 Factor Model to Explain Returns

question 23

Essay

You have a 3 factor model to explain returns.Explain what a factor represents in the context of the APT? Each factor is multiplied by a β what do these represent and how do they relate to the actual return?

Differentiate between systematic and unsystematic risk.

Evaluate investment opportunities using the concept of underpricing and overpricing relative to the Security Market Line (SML).

Analyze the impact of risk aversion on investment decisions.

Understand the expected return-beta relationship as a fundamental aspect of CAPM.

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