Fundamentals of Financial Management (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337395250
Author: Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 12, Problem 8Q
Summary Introduction
To identify: The reason for the focus on stand-alone risk.
Introduction:
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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Fundamentals of Financial Management (MindTap Course List)
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