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The variability of returns to equity investors, often measured by the standard deviation of equity returns. | The variability of returns to equity investors, often measured by the standard deviation of equity returns. | ||
In the Capital asset pricing model, total equity risk is driven both by (i) the underlying business risk and (ii) | In the Capital asset pricing model, total equity risk is driven both by: | ||
:(i) the underlying business risk and | |||
:(ii) the additional financial risk resulting from the level of debt in the firm’s financial structure. | |||
Revision as of 16:32, 9 September 2017
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The variability of returns to equity investors, often measured by the standard deviation of equity returns.
In the Capital asset pricing model, total equity risk is driven both by:
- (i) the underlying business risk and
- (ii) the additional financial risk resulting from the level of debt in the firm’s financial structure.
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The risk of losses on direct equity investments (shareholdings) or on other equity-linked positions.
