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What is the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)?

Andrew Stolz

Beta is a multiple used to adjust up (Beta > 1) the equity risk premium if a stock is expected to be riskier than the market, and down (Beta < 1) if the stock is lower risk than the market. Investments are exposed to two types of risk: systematic and unsystematic. E(r) = Rf + ??(Rm

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Beta Explained: What It Is and How to Calculate It

Valutico

Market Risk-Free Rate: Beta calculations often involve comparing the asset’s returns to a risk-free rate, such as the yield on a government bond with a similar maturity. The risk-free rate serves as the baseline return with no market risk and provides context for assessing an asset’s risk premium.

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