Type of risk in which beta is equal to one is classified as____________?

Correct answer: D. Average risk stock

  • A. Multiple risk stock
  • B. Varied risk stock
  • C. Total risk stock
  • D. Average risk stock

Explanation

A beta of one means the stock's systematic risk and expected market movement are average relative to the market portfolio. Such a stock is therefore described here as an average-risk stock.

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