Answer whether each of the following statements is correct and explain your argument. \ (a) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset is larger than the risk free rate. (b) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset increases with its variance. (c) According to the separation property, the optimal risky portfolio for an investor depends on the investor’s personal preference. (d) A less risk-averse investor has a steeper indifference curve for the utility function.

Answer whether each of the following statements is correct and explain your argument. \ (a) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset is larger than the risk free rate. (b) According to CAPM, the expected return of a risky asset increases with its variance. (c) According to the separation property, the optimal risky portfolio for an investor depends on the investor’s personal preference. (d) A less risk-averse investor has a steeper indifference curve for the utility function.

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Chapter2: Risk And Return: Part I

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