You are considering three stocks — ?A, B, and C — for possible inclusion in your investment portfolio. Stock A has a beta of 0.80?, stock B has a beta of 1.1?, and stock C has a beta of −0.4.
a. Rank these stocks from the most risky to the least risky.
b. If you believed that the stock market was getting ready to experience a significant? decline, which stock should you add to your? portfolio?
c. If you anticipated a major stock market? rally, which stock would you add to your? portfolio?