Q694
Second factor in Fama French three factor model is the
A.
size of industry
B.
size of market
C.
size of company
AnswerD.
size of portfolio
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Second factor in Fama French three factor model is the size of company. The Fama and French model has three factors: size of firms, book-to-market values and excess return on the market. In other words, the three factors used are SMB (small minus big), HML (high minus low) and the portfolio's return less the risk free rate of return.