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4.   Stock A has a beta of 1.3, Stock B has a beta of0.8, the expected rate of return on an average stock is 11%, andthe risk-free rate of return is 6.5%. By how much does the requiredreturn on the riskier stock exceed the required return on the lessrisky stock? (Work needed)

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Stock A is more risky because it has a higher beta of 13 Calculate the required return on the risky stock and subtract    See Answer
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4.   Stock A has a beta of 1.3, Stock B has a beta of0.8, the expected rate of return on an average stock is 11%, andthe risk-free rate of return is 6.5%. By how much does the requiredreturn on the riskier stock exceed the required return on the lessrisky stock? (Work needed)

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