HMA, Universal, and the market have had the following returns over the past four years: Year...

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HMA, Universal, and the market have had the following returns over the past four years: Year 1 2 3 4 Market 11% 7% 17% -3% HMA Universal 10% 4% 12% -2% 12% -3% 21% -5% The risk-free rate is 7 percent. The market risk premium is 5 percent. The expected rate of return on both stocks is 12 percent. Which stock would you purchase? HMA, Universal, and the market have had the following returns over the past four years: Year 1 2 3 4 Market 11% 7% 17% -3% HMA Universal 10% 4% 12% -2% 12% -3% 21% -5% The risk-free rate is 7 percent. The market risk premium is 5 percent. The expected rate of return on both stocks is 12 percent. Which stock would you purchase?

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