USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 134

Multiple Choice

USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)
R_it = return for stock i during period t
R_mt = return for the aggregate market during period t
-Refer to Exhibit 5.4. What is the abnormal rate of return for Stock B when you consider its systematic risk measure (beta) ?

• A) 0.1 percent
• B) -1.4 percent
• C) 0.5 percent
• D) 1.5 percent
• E) 2.0 percent

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