Assume a risk-free rate of 10%, borrowing rate of 15%, risky asset return of 10%, and standard deviation of 20% for the risky asset returns. Sketch a graph of the CAL. Label axes. At what level of risk aversion (A), would an investor choose to borrow.

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A: The right answer is d. Investment D: Expected  Return =10% , Standard deviation=15%

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A: Based on CAPM, Expected return on security = Risk free rate + Beta * Market risk premium

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Q: K possible Risk-Free Rate. What is a risk-free rate? Give an example of an investment with a risk…

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Q: d) The return on the risk-free asset is 5%. You are given the following information: Security Firm A…

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