16. Based on current dividend yields and expected growth rates, the expected rates of return on stocks

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16. Based on current dividend yields and expected growth rates, the expected rates of return on stocks A and B are 11% and 14%, respectively. The beta of stock A is .8, while that of stock B is 1.5. The T-bill rate is currently 6%, while the expected rate of return on the S&P 500 index is 12%. The standard deviation of stock A is 10% annually, while that of stock B is 11%. If you currently hold a passive index portfolio, would you choose to add either of these stocks to your holdings?

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Investments

ISBN: 9780077261450

8th Edition

Authors: Zvi Bodie, Alex Kane, Alan J. Marcus

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