USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 159

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 5.2. What is the abnormal rate of return for Stock ABC during period t using only the aggregate market return (ignore differential systematic risk) ?

• A) 3.2 percent
• B) 2.4 percent
• C) 1.3 percent
• D) -1.5 percent
• E) 2.0 percent

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