The Fama-French 3-factor model is a multi-factor models that includes two additional risk factors beyond the market risk factor in the CAPM model. These additional factors account for__________. A) Firm-specific risk that the CAPM does not measure. B) Sensitivities of an asset’s return related to its size and its ratio of book-to-market value. C) A and B are both correct

The Fama-French 3-factor model is a multi-factor models that includes two additional risk factors beyond the market risk factor in the CAPM model. These additional factors account for__________. A) Firm-specific risk that the CAPM does not measure. B) Sensitivities of an asset’s return related to its size and its ratio of book-to-market value. C) A and B are both correct

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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Chapter11: Risk-adjusted Expected Rates Of Return And The Dividends Valuation Approach

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