Stock A has a beta of $0\mathrm{.}84,$ stock $B$ has a beta of $1\mathrm{.}44,$ and stock $C$ has a beta of $-0\mathrm{.}35.$

a$.$ Rank these stocks from the most risky to the least risky.

b$.$ If the return on the market portfolio increases by $11\mathrm{.}5\%,$ what change in the return for each of the stocks would you expect?

c$.$ If the return on the market portfolio declines by $4\mathrm{.}7\%,$ what change in the return for each of the stocks would you expect?

d$.$ If you felt the stock market was about to experience a significant decline, which stock would you be most likely to add to your portfolio? Why?

e$.$ If you anticipated a major stock market rally, which stock would you be most likely to add to your portfolio? Why?

a$.$ Rank these stocks from the most risky to the least risky. $($Select from the drop$-$down menus.$)$

Stock

Most Risky

Moderately Risky

Least Risky

b$.$ If the return on the market portfolio increases by $11\mathrm{.}5\%,$ what change in the return for each of the stocks would you expect?

The impact on asset A$\text{'}$s return is

The impact on asset B$\text{'}$s return is

The impact on asset C$\text{'}$s return is

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c$.$ If the return on the market portfolio declines by $4\mathrm{.}7\%,$ what change in the return for each of the stocks would you expect?

The impact on asset A$\text{'}$s return is

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The impact on asset B$\text{'}$s return is

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The impact on asset C$\text{'}$s return is

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d$.$ If you felt the stock market was about to experience a significant decline, which stock would you be most likely to add to your portfolio? Why? $($Select the best choice below.$)$

A$.$ Stock A$,$ the defensive stock: While the market declines, the return on A increases.

B$.$ Stock $C,$ the defensive stock: While the market declines, the return on $C$ increases.

C$.$ Stock B$,$ the aggressive stock: As the market declines one point, stock B rises $1\mathrm{.}44$ points.

D$.$ Stock $B,$ the defensive stock: While the market declines, the return on $B$ increases.

e$.$ If you anticipated a major stock market rally, which stock would you be most likely to add to your portfolio? Why? $($Select the best choice below.$)$

A$.$ Stock B$,$ the aggressive stock: As the market rises one point, Stock B rises $1\mathrm{.}44$ points.

B$.$ Stock A$,$ the aggressive stock: As the market rises one point, Stock A rises $0\mathrm{.}84$ points.

C$.$ Stock $C,$ the defensive stock: While the market rises, the return on $C$ increases.

D$.$ Stock $C,$ the aggressive stock: As the market rises one point, Stock $C$ rises $0\mathrm{.}35$ points.

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