[Solution] (Beta and required return) The riskless return is currently 6%, and Chicago Gear has estimated the contingent returns given here. Calculate the
Question: (Beta and required return) The riskless return is currently 6%, and Chicago Gear has estimated the contingent returns given here.
- Calculate the expected returns on the stock market and on Chicago Gear stock.
- What is Chicago Gear’s beta?
- What is Chicago Gear’s required return according to the CAPM?
REALIZED RETURN
State of the Market Probability that State Occurs Stock Market Chicago Gear
Stagnant 0.20 (10%) (15%)
Slow growth 0.35 10 15
Average growth 0.30 15 25
Rapid growth 0.15 25 35
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