
Explanation:
The Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) is a theoretical model used to determine the expected return on an investment given its risk. The model assumes that markets are efficient, meaning that all relevant information is freely available to all market participants and that investors are rational and risk-averse. However, in the case of Country A, these assumptions are violated due to the presence of insider trading and a lack of market depth.
Insider trading refers to the practice of trading a public company's stock or other securities by individuals with access to nonpublic, material information about the company. In this scenario, information is not freely available to all investors, giving some an unfair advantage. This violates the CAPM's assumption of information symmetry and could lead to deviations from the model's predictions.
Similarly, a lack of market depth could also lead to deviations from the CAPM. Market depth refers to the market's ability to sustain relatively large market orders without impacting the price of the security. In a market with low depth, large trades could significantly move the price, violating the CAPM's assumption that investors are price takers. Therefore, both insider trading and a lack of market depth could cause deviations from the CAPM, making choice C the correct answer.
Choice A is incorrect. The statement I only does not correctly identify the factors that could cause deviations from the CAPM in this scenario. The CAPM assumes perfect markets, which means there are no transaction costs, taxes, or restrictions on borrowing. However, in a developing economy like Country A where insider trading is prevalent and market depth is lacking, these assumptions are violated. Therefore, relying solely on statement I would not fully capture the potential deviations from the CAPM.
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Q.2377 Country A, a developing economy, has recently witnessed government’s renewed interest and effort in reforming the financial sector. A recent report published by a non-governmental organization (NGO) indicates the presence of rampant insider trading. The report also points towards the lack of depth in the financial market which poses significant problems for investors and market participants. However, the presence of natural resources in the country makes it an attractive destination for foreign investors. A fund manager investing in country A utilizes the CAPM to compute the expected return. Which of the following options is (are) correct?
I. Deviations from the CAPM will be observed due to insider trading
II. Deviations from the CAPM will be observed due to the developing economy
III. Deviations from the CAPM will be observed due to a lack of market depth
IV. Deviations from the CAPM will be observed due to the country's underdeveloped corporate sector
A
I only
B
I and II
C
I and III
D
III and IV