Consider a stock that has an expected return of 12.25%, a beta of 1.25, and is in equilibrium. If the risk-free rate is 5.00%, the market risk premium is closest to:
a. |
5.80% |
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b. |
6.09% |
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c. |
6.25% |
The market risk premium is closest to:
Answer: 5.80%
Working
Formula for calculating market risk premium is as follows;
Market risk premium = (Expected return – Risk Free rate) ÷ Beta
= (12.25% - 5.00%) ÷ 1.25
= 5.80%
Data provided in the question
Expected return = 12.25%
Risk Free rate = 5.00%
Beta = 1.25
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