The Variance of Returns for a Risky Asset Is 25

question 44

Multiple Choice

The variance of returns for a risky asset is 25 percent. The variance of the error term, Var(e) , is 8 percent. What portion of the total risk of the asset, as measured by variance, is systematic?

• A) 32 percent
• B) 8 percent
• C) 68 percent
• D) 25 percent
• E) 75 percent

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