There are two independent economic factors, M1 and M2. The risk-free rate is 5%, and all stocks have independent firm-specific components with a standard deviation of 25%. Portfolios A and B are well diversified. Portfolios A and B are both well diversified.


Portfolio Beta on M1 Beta on M2 Expected Return (%)

A 1.6 2.2 37

B 2.1 -0.6 15


What is the expected return–beta relationship in this economy?