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EXPECTED AND REQUIRED RATES OF RETURN
Assume that the risk-free rate is 6% and the market risk premium is 3%.
What is the required return for the overall stock market? Round your answer to two decimal places. %
What is the required rate of return on a stock with a beta of 0.8? Round your answer to two decimal places.
Using CAPM, Required rate = Risk free rate + Beta * Market risk premium
a)
Beta for market =1
Required rate on overall stock market = 6% + 1 * 3% = 9%
b)
Beta of stock = 0.8
Required rate on stock = 6% + 0.8* 3% = 8.40%