An investor is forming a portfolio by investing $8,000 in stock A which has a beta of 0.80, and $8,000 in stock B which has a beta of 2.20. The return on the market is equal to 8% and treasure bonds have a yield of 3% (rRF). What’s the portfolio beta?

An investor is forming a portfolio by investing $8,000 in stock A which has a beta of 0.80, and $8,000 in stock B which has a beta of 2.20. The return on the market is equal to 8% and treasure bonds have a yield of 3% (rRF). What’s the portfolio beta?

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