Problem:
The riskless return is currently 6%, and Chicago Gear has estimated the contingent returns given here.
State of the Market Probability that state Occurs Stock Market Chicago Gear
Stagnant 0.20 -10% -15% 9.75% 15.00%
Slow growth 0.35 10% 15%
Average growth 0.30 15% 25%
Rapid growth 0.15 25% 35%
A. Calculate the expected returns on the stock market and on Chicago Gear stock.
B. What is Chicago Gear's beta?
C. What is Chicago Gear's required return according to the CAPM?