Systematic versus Unsystematic Risk (LO2, CFA4) Consider the following information on Stocks I and II:
State of Economy; Probability of State of Economy; Rate of Return If State Occurs
Stock I Stock II
Recession .30 .05 -.18
Normal .40 .19 .14
Irrational exuberance .30 .13 .29
The market risk premium is 8 percent, and the risk-free rate is 5 percent. Which stock has the most systematic risk? Which one has the most unsystematic risk? Which stock is “riskier”?
Explain.