Financial Models Used to Describe Returns Are Based Either on a Theoretical

question 14

Multiple Choice

Financial models used to describe returns are based either on a theoretical construct or parametric methods. Parametric models rely on:

• A) security betas explaining systematic factor relationships.
• B) finding regularities and relations in past market data.
• C) there being no true explanations of pricing relationships.
• D) always being able to find the exception to the rule.

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Central Banks

Institutions that manage a country's currency, money supply, and interest rates.

Federal Reserve System

The central banking system of the United States, responsible for monetary policy, regulation of financial institutions, and ensuring financial stability.

UCC

Governing all commercial activities in the United States, the Uniform Commercial Code is a complete assembly of legal rules.

Savings and Loans

Financial institutions traditionally focused on accepting savings deposits and making mortgages and other loans.