The Beta of a Stock

question 82

Multiple Choice

The beta of a stock:

• A)measures its risk on a stand-alone basis.
• B)measures its risk in a well-diversified portfolio.
• C)is based on the historical relationship between the performance of that stock and the performance of the market.
• D)Both a. and b. are correct.
• E)Both b. and c. are correct.

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