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Suppose that the risk-free rate is 5% and the market portfolio has an expected return of 13% with a volatility of 18%.Monsters Inc.has a 24% volatility and a correlation with the market of .60,while California Gold Mining has a 32% volatility and a correlation with the market of -.7.Assume the CAPM assumptions hold.
-Monsters' beta with the market is closest to:

• A)1.3.
• B)1.0.
• C)0.6.
• D)0.8.

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Definitions:

Covariance

A measure of how two variables move in relation to each other, used in finance to diversify portfolios and minimize risk.

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market, indicating the level of risk associated with a particular investment.

Market Risk

The risk of losses in financial markets due to factors such as economic recessions, political turmoil, or changes in interest rates, affecting the overall market.

Asset Allocation

The strategy of distributing investments among various asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, and cash, to achieve a desired risk-reward balance.