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What is a key advantage of using a purely statistical model for returns?
What is a key advantage of using a purely statistical model for returns?
It allows us to easily figure out the covariance of two assets.
How are the error terms in the statistical asset pricing equation related to each other?
How are the error terms in the statistical asset pricing equation related to each other?
They have a zero covariance because they are defined as uncorrelated.
What is the relationship between the factors F1, F2, and F3 in the statistical model?
What is the relationship between the factors F1, F2, and F3 in the statistical model?
They are not correlated with each other.
What are the key components of the covariance equation for two assets in a statistical model?
What are the key components of the covariance equation for two assets in a statistical model?
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What are the 'a's' in the statistical asset pricing equation?
What are the 'a's' in the statistical asset pricing equation?
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What are statistical models used for, in addition to determining expected returns?
What are statistical models used for, in addition to determining expected returns?
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