Question

Stock A's beta is 1.5 and Stock B's beta is 0.5. Which of the following statements must be true, assuming the CAPM is correct. a.Stock A would be a more desirable addition to a portfolio then Stock B. b.In equilibrium, the expected return on Stock B will be greater than that on Stock A. c.When held in isolation, Stock A has more risk than Stock B. d.Stock B would be a more desirable addition to a portfolio than A. e.In equilibrium, the expected return on Stock A will be greater than that on B.

Answer 1

Answer:

E.In equilibrium, the expected return on Stock A will be greater than that on B.

Explanation:Beta is a measure used in the stock marketing to describe how volatile a stock is compared the the overall market. A stock with a Beta greater than one signifies that a share is more volatile than the overall market, while a Beta less than one signifies that the market is more volatile than the stock.

IN EQUILIBRIUM, STOCK A WITH A BETA GREATER THAN ONE WILL BE MORE PROFITABLE AND GENERATE MORE INCOME THAN STOCK B WHICH HAS A LOWER BETA THAT IS LESS THAN ONE.