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Based on the company Nike, conduct a linear regression to compute the stock’s beta over the past year, relative to the S&P 500 Index.

Explain the steps you conducted in completing this assignment.

Is beta an accurate measure of risk? Why or why not?

Is the Fama-French model a better model in explaining securities’ returns? Why or why not?

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