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You are given the following set of data:
| HISTORICAL RATES OF RETURN | ||||
| Year | NYSE | Stock X | ||
| 1 | - 26.5% | - 10.0% | ||
| 2 | 37.2 | 21.0 | ||
| 3 | 23.8 | 18.5 | ||
| 4 | - 7.2 | 2.0 | ||
| 5 | 6.6 | 8.9 | ||
| 6 | 20.5 | 19.9 | ||
| 7 | 30.6 | 18.8 | ||
| Stock X | NYSE | |||
| Average return, | % | % | ||
| Standard deviation, σ | % | % | 
Select the correct graph.
The correct graph is -Select-ABCDItem 7 .


1. Use a spreadsheet (or a calculator with a linear regression
function) to determine Stock X's beta coefficient. Round your
answer to two decimal places.
Beta = 0.51
2. Determine the arithmetic average rates of return for Stock X and the NYSE over the period given. Calculate the standard deviations of returns for both Stock X and the NYSE. Round your answers to two decimal places.
| Stock X | NYSE | |||
| Average return, | 11.30% | 12.14% | ||
| Standard deviation, σ | 11.71% | 22.63% | 
Assume that the situation during Years 1 to 7 is expected to prevail in the future (i.e., , , and both σx and bx in the future will equal their past values). Also assume that Stock X is in equilibrium - that is, it plots on the Security Market Line. What is the risk-free rate? Round your answer to two decimal places.
Risk free rate + Beta * (market Rate - Risk Free Rate) = Stock X Return
Risk free rate + 0.51 * (12.14% - Risk Free Rate) = 11.30%
0.49 * Risk free rate = 5.16%
Risk free rate = 10.44%
Plot the Security Market Line. Please share graph plotline so that i can answer
Suppose you hold a large, well-diversified portfolio and are considering adding to that portfolio either Stock X or another stock, Stock Y, which has the same beta as Stock X but a higher standard deviation of returns. Stocks X and Y have the same expected returns: = = 10.6% . Which stock should you choose ?
Select Stock X as it has lowest standard deviation