Assume That the Risk-Free Rate Is 5

question 63

Multiple Choice

Assume that the risk-free rate is 5%.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If a stock has a negative beta,its required return under the CAPM would be less than 5%.
• B) If a stock's beta doubled,its required return under the CAPM would also double.
• C) If a stock's beta doubled,its required return under the CAPM would more than double.
• D) If a stock's beta were 1.0,its required return under the CAPM would be 5%.
• E) If a stock's beta were less than 1.0,its required return under the CAPM would be less than 5%.

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Definitions:

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households.

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The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's economy over a specific period, including foreign income.

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The amount of money an individual or household has to spend or save after income taxes are deducted.

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A measure of a country's economic output that accounts for changes in the price level, adjusting for inflation or deflation to reflect the true value of goods and services produced.