Fundamentals of Financial Management
Fundamentals of Financial Management
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ISBN: 9780357307724
Author: Brigham
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Summary Introduction

To identify: The reason for the focus on stand-alone risk.

Introduction:

Market Risk:

Beta risk is a systematic risk that can be reduced through a diversified portfolio or investment projects. It is based on the market related and known as market risk.

Stand-Alone Risk:

Stand-alone risk is based on the assumption that only one project is available with the company and the single stock is available for the investors. Therefore, the stand-alone risk cannot be diversified.

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