The market expected return is 14% with a standard deviation of 18%. The risk-free rate is 6%. Security XYZ has just paid a dividend of $1 and has a current price of $13.95. What is the beta of Security XYZ if its dividend is expected to grow at 6% per year indefinitely? ○ 0.90 ○ 0.85 O 0.95 O 1.05

The market expected return is 14% with a standard deviation of 18%. The risk-free rate is 6%. Security XYZ has just paid a dividend of $1 and has a current price of $13.95. What is the beta of Security XYZ if its dividend is expected to grow at 6% per year indefinitely? ○ 0.90 ○ 0.85 O 0.95 O 1.05

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