Llf Fundamentals Of Financial
Llf Fundamentals Of Financial
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ISBN: 9781337395267
Author: Brigham
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 8, Problem 17P
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To determine: The average beta of the newly added stocks.

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Portfolio beta:

The portfolio beta is a measure of the portfolio’s volatility. It measures how the portfolio moves with the movement in the market. A high portfolio beta shows that securities are more volatile in the price movements while a low beta represents that securities are less volatile in the price movements.

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