Which of the following is true about the beta of a portfolio of stocks? a. Portfolio beta is the weighted average of the betas of the stocks that make up the portfolio. b. Portfolio beta is dependent upon the correlation coefficients between the stocks that make up the portfolio. c. Portfolio beta is higher than the weighted average of the betas of the stocks that make up the portfolio. d. None of the above are true.

Astock is selling today for $50 per share. at the end of the year, it pays a dividend of $3 per share and sells for $58. a. what is the total rate of return on the stock? (enter your answer as a whole percent.) b. what are the dividend yield and percentage capital gain? (enter your answers as a whole percent.) c. now suppose the year-end stock price after the dividend is paid is $42. what are the dividend yield and percentage capital gain in this case? (negative amounts should be indicated by a minus sign. enter your answers as a whole percent.)

Which statement best explains the relationship between points a and b? a. consumption reaches its highest point, and then supply begins to fall. b. inflation reaches its highest point, and then the economy begins to expand. c. production reaches its highest point, and then the economy begins to contract. d. unemployment reaches its highest point, and then inflation begins to decrease.

Brenda wants a new car that will be dependable transportation and look good. she wants to satisfy both functional and psychological needs. true or false