(a) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset is larger than the risk free rate. (b) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset increases with its variance. (c) According to the separation property, the optimal risky portfolio for an investor depends on the investor’s personal preference. (d) A less risk-averse investor has a steeper indifference curve for the utility function.

(a) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset is larger than the risk free rate. (b) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset increases with its variance. (c) According to the separation property, the optimal risky portfolio for an investor depends on the investor’s personal preference. (d) A less risk-averse investor has a steeper indifference curve for the utility function.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

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Chapter3: Risk And Return: Part Ii

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3MC: You have been hired at the investment firm of Bowers & Noon. One of its clients doesn’t understand...

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