I think it’s D but I’m not sure
Answer:
As a risk minimizer : Stock A has the lowest standard deviation, thus, it should be chosen, if it is to be held in isolation . Also stock B has the lowest beta, thus,it should be chosen, if it is to be held as part of a well - diversified portfolio.
The answer is A and B respectively
Explanation:
The standalone risk or standard deviation of the stocks is alleviated for a well diversified investor . So, in that case, the relevant risk would be the market risk or the beta.
When you see in isolation, relevant risk would be the standard deviation.
Therefore, as a risk minimizer : Stock A has the lowest standard deviation, thus, it should be chosen, if it is to be held in isolation . Also stock B has the lowest beta, thus,it should be chosen, if it is to be held as part of a well - diversified portfolio.
I think its either a) or d) Tell me if I’m wrong
Answer:
The beta coefficient for Stock L that is consistent with equilibrium
Explanation:
According to Capital Asset Pricing Model, the formula to compute expected rate of return is equals to
Expected rate of return = Risk free rate of return + Beta × (Market risk - risk free rate of return)
where,
rRF = risk free rate of return
rM = market risk
Stock L that is consistent with equilibrium is expected rate of return which equals to = 9.25%
So,
9.25% = 3.6% + Beta × (8.5% - 3.6%)
9.25% = 3.6% + 4.9% Beta
9.25% - 3.6% = 4.9% Beta
5.65% = 4.9% Beta
Beta = 5.65% ÷ 4.9% = 1.15
Hence, the beta coefficient for Stock L that is consistent with equilibrium is 1.15
