Some Securities Are Considered to Be "Defensive" in That They

question 48

Essay

Some securities are considered to be "defensive" in that they tend to hold their value or increase in value when the majority of securities are losing value, such as during a recession. What could one conclude about the betas of defensive securities?

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Definitions:

Stockouts

The situation when demand cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient inventory, leading to potential loss of sales and customer dissatisfaction.

Safety Inventory

The stock of goods or materials kept on hand to protect against variations in demand or supply.

Lumpy Demand

Demand characterized by unpredictable fluctuations and variability, often challenging for businesses to manage effectively.

Safety Stock

Extra inventory held by a business to protect against stockouts due to variability in demand or supply chain disruptions.