FUND.OF FINANCIAL MGMT:CONCISE-MINDTAP
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Chapter 12, Problem 8Q
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To identify: The reason for the focus on stand-alone risk.
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Market Risk:
Beta risk is a systematic risk that can be reduced through a diversified portfolio or investment projects. It is based on the market related and known as market risk.
Stand-Alone Risk:
Stand-alone risk is based on the assumption that only one project is available with the company and the single stock is available for the investors. Therefore, the stand-alone risk cannot be diversified.
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