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What does the CAPM primarily estimate?
In the CAPM formula Rs = Rf + βs (Rm – Rf), what does Rf represent?
According to CAPM, how does the beta of an asset affect the expected return?
What expected portfolio return corresponds to a portfolio beta of 0.4?
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What implication does CAPM have regarding investment risk and expected return?
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Study Notes
Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- The CAPM estimates the expected return on an investment based on its systematic risk.
- The formula for CAPM is: Rs = Rf + βs (Rm – Rf)
- Rs is the expected return on the stock or the company's cost of equity capital.
- Rf is the risk-free rate.
- Rm is the expected return on the stock market.
- βs is the stock's beta.
- CAPM indicates that investors require a higher rate of return on investments with higher betas, highlighting the relationship between risk and return.
Risk and Return for Portfolios
- The CAPM links the expected rate of return of an asset to its beta: (rAsset j) = rf + β Asset j [E (rMarket) – rf]
- The higher the systematic risk of an investment, the higher the expected return an investor expects to receive.
Implications and Applications
- CAPM is used to determine expected returns and assess the risk-return trade-off in real-world investment scenarios.
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Test your understanding of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and its implications on risk and return. This quiz covers the key components, formulas, and applications of CAPM in real-world investment scenarios. Suitable for finance students and professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of investment analysis.
