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Basic Question 4 of 11

Suppose we have two well-diversified portfolios (PA and PB) that are sensitive to the same single factor. The risk-free rate is 2%.

Portfolio | Expected return | Factor sensitivity
A | 0.08 | 2
B | 0.12 | 3

Are there any arbitrage opportunities?

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Learning Outcome Statements

describe arbitrage pricing theory (APT), including its underlying assumptions and its relation to multifactor models;

define arbitrage opportunity and determine whether an arbitrage opportunity exists;

calculate the expected return on an asset given an asset's factor sensitivities and the factor risk premiums;

CFA® 2025 Level II Curriculum, Volume 5, Module 40.