You Expect General Motors (GM) to Have a Beta of 1.3

question 71

Multiple Choice

You expect General Motors (GM) to have a beta of 1.3 over the next year and the beta of Exxon Mobil (XOM) to be 0.9 over the next year. Also, you expect the volatility of General Motors to be 40% and that of Exxon Mobil to be 30% over the next year. Which stock has more systematic risk? Which stock has more total risk?

• A) XOM, GM
• B) XOM, XOM
• C) GM, XOM
• D) GM, GM

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Definitions:

Temporal Aggregation

The process of combining or summarizing time-series data over longer time periods to simplify analysis, reduce variability, and identify trends.

Economies of Scale

Cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to scale of operation, with cost per unit of output generally decreasing with increasing scale as fixed costs are spread out.

Responsiveness

The ability of a company or system to quickly and effectively respond to customer needs, changes in the market, or operational challenges.

Transportation Costs

Expenses associated with the movement of goods or materials from one location to another, including shipping, freight, and logistics costs.