You expect General Motors (GM) to have a beta of 1 over the next year and the beta of Exxon Mobil (XOM) to be 1.2 over the next year

Also, you expect the volatility of General Motors to be 30% and that of Exxon Mobil to be 40% over the next year. Which stock has more systematic risk? Which stock has more total risk?
A) GM, GM
B) GM, XOM
C) XOM, XOM
D) XOM, GM

Answer: C

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