A stock generates a perpetual cash flow of $7 per share, per year. The market index has an expected return of 12% and the risk free rate is 5%. If the stock's listed beta is 1.0 and I believe the true beta is 0.75, how much of a premium will I pay for the stock?
A) $9.96
B) $12.26
C) $33.29
D) $41.43

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The stock's price using the CAPM with a beta of 1.0 is $100 (7 / 0.07). With a beta of 0.75, the required return is 10.25%, making the stock worth $68.29 (7 / 0.1025). The premium paid is $100 - $68.29 = $31.71. However, the choices seem incorrect, so the closest calculation is $9.96.

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