Question

The estimated beta for RDG is 0.74. The risk free rate of return is 4 percent and the Equity Risk Premium is 5 percent. What is the required rate of return for RDG using the CAPM

Answer 1

7.7%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Risk free rate of return = 4%

Risk premium = 5%

Estimated beta = 0.7

Using the CAPM relation :

The expected return = Risk free rate + (Risk premium * Estimated Beta)

Expected Return = 4% + (5% * 0.74)

Expected Return = 4% + 3.7%

Expected Return = 7.7%