Stock a Has a Beta = 0

question 131

Multiple Choice

Stock A has a beta = 0.8, while Stock B has a beta = 1.6.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If the marginal investor becomes more risk averse, the required return on Stock B will increase by more than the required return on Stock A.
• B) An equally weighted portfolio of Stocks A and B will have a beta lower than 1.2.
• C) If the marginal investor becomes more risk averse, the required return on Stock A will increase by more than the required return on Stock B.
• D) If the risk-free rate increases but the market risk premium remains constant, the required return on Stock A will increase by more than that on Stock B.
• E) Stock B's required return is double that of Stock A's.

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Definitions:

Market Demand

The total quantity of a product or service that all consumers in a market are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing an additional unit of output, highlighting the concept of increasing or decreasing returns.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to market stability.

Rate of Sales

The speed at which a company's goods are sold or its services are provided within a specific period.