Expected Return from Beta - Calculations Flashcards

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Risk-free return 3.2%, market return 6%, Beta 1.1

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Correct answer A
ER = RF + B(RM-RF)
ER = 3.2 + 1.1(6-3.2)
ER = 3.2 + 1.1(2.8)
ER = 3.2 + 3.08
ER = 6.28%

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Risk-free return 1.9%, market return 4%, Beta 1.8

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Correct answer D
ER = RF + B(RM-RF)
ER = 1.9 + 1.8(4-1.9)
ER = 1.9 + 1.8(2.1)
ER = 1.9 + 3.78
ER = 5.68%

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Risk-free return 4.1%, market return 8%, Beta 0.9

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Correct answer B
ER = RF + B(RM-RF)
ER = 4.1 + 0.9(8-4.1)
ER = 4.1 + 0.9(3.9)
ER = 4.1 + 3.51
ER = 7.61%

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Risk-free return 0.5%, market return 4%, Beta 0.2

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Correct answer B
ER = RF + B(RM-RF)
ER = 0.5 + 0.2(4-0.5)
ER = 0.5 + 0.2(3.5)
ER = 0.5 + 0.7
ER = 1.2%

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Risk-free return 1.1%, market return 5%, Beta 1.2

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Correct answer B
ER = RF + B(RM-RF)
ER = 1.1 + 1.2(5-1.1)
ER = 1.1 + 1.2(3.9)
ER = 1.1 + 4.68
ER = 5.78%

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