USE THE INFORMATION BELOW FOR THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM(S)

question 119

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

• A) 0.11
• B) 1.10
• C) -1.80
• D) -1.80.
• E) -4.60

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