Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Beta differs from volatility.
• B)The risk premium investors can earn by holding the market portfolio is the difference between the market portfolio's expected return and the risk-free interest rate.
• C)Stocks in cyclical industries,in which revenues tend to vary greatly over the business cycle,are likely to be more sensitive to systematic risk and have higher betas than stocks in less sensitive industries.
• D)If we assume that the market portfolio (or the S&P 500)is efficient,then changes in the value of the market portfolio represent unsystematic shocks to the economy.

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Definitions:

Due Diligence

The thorough investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party.

Legal Entity

An organization or entity that is legally recognized as having rights and responsibilities separate from its members or owners, such as corporations, trusts, and partnerships.

Directors Responsibility

The legal obligations that board directors have to manage a company's affairs diligently, in good faith, and in the best interests of the company and its shareholders.

Consumer Protection

Rules and policies established to protect consumer rights, promote fair competition, trading practices, and ensure truthful information is provided in the market.