USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 17

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 5.6. What is the abnormal rate of return for Stock B when you consider its systematic risk measure (beta) ?

• A) -0.8 percent
• B) -1.2 percent
• C) 1.3 percent
• D) 2.4 percent
• E) 6.6 percent

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