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Basic Question 3 of 11

Consider a macroeconomic 2-factor model. If the surprises in both factors are zero, the return to stock i will be ______.

A. ai
B. ai + εi
C. ai + bi1 + bi2 + εi

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nieuwed What happened to the error term? Why isn't the answer B?
b25331 we always expect the error term to be zero, i.e. mean = zero
ashish100 So choice b isn't wrong eithe
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe and compare macroeconomic factor models, fundamental factor models, and statistical factor models;

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