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Consider the two (excess return) index-model regression results for stocks A and B. The risk-free rate over the period was 5%, and the market’s average return was 13%. Performance is measured using an index model regression on excess returns. Stock A Stock B Index model regression estimates 1% + 1.2(rM − rf) 2% + 0.8(rM − rf) R-square 0.605 0.451 Residual standard deviation, σ(e) 10.8% 19.6% Standard deviation of excess returns 22.1% 25.9% a. Calculate the following statistics for each stock: (Round your answers to 4 decimal places.) b. Which stock is the best choice under the following circumstances?