Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Beta measures the sensitivity of a security to market wide risk factors.
B) Volatility measures total risk, while beta measures only systematic risk.
C) The beta is the expected percentage change in the excess return of the market portfolio for a 1% change in the excess return of a security.
D) Utilities tend to be stable and highly regulated, and thus are insensitive to fluctuations in the overall market.
Answer: C) The beta is the expected percentage change in the excess return of a security fora 1% change in the excess return of the market portfolio.