You Would Like to Combine a Risky Stock with a Beta

question 105

Multiple Choice

You would like to combine a risky stock with a beta of 1.68 with U.S.Treasury bills in such a way that the risk level of the portfolio is equivalent to the risk level of the overall market.What percentage of the portfolio should be invested in the risky stock?

• A)32 percent
• B)40 percent
• C)54 percent
• D)60 percent
• E)68 percent

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Definitions:

Fixed Factory Overhead Cost

Costs related to the operation of a manufacturing facility that do not vary with production volume, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Rate of Return

The gain or loss of an investment over a specified period, expressed as a percentage of the investment's initial cost.

Target Cost Approach

A pricing method where the selling price is set first, and then the target cost is determined by subtracting a desired profit margin.

Markup

The amount added to the cost of goods to cover overhead and profit, determining the selling price.