The expected rates of return for Stocks A, B, and C are.10,.15, and .20 respectively. The risk free rate is .03 and the market risk premium is .08 . If you invest$400,$200, and$200in Stocks A, B, and C respectively, what is the beta of the portfolio? Assume that the three stocks are priced in equilibrium.

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The expected rates of return for Stocks A, B, and C are.10,.15, and .20 respectively. The risk free rate is .03 and the market risk premium is .08 . If you invest$400,$200, and$200in Stocks A, B, and C respectively, what is the beta of the portfolio? Assume that the three stocks are priced in equilibrium. 

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