Action Probability Expected Return Invest in equities .6 $50,000 .4 - $30,000 $ 5,000 Note that Expected Return is in $ terms, not in percentage. Invest in risk-free T-bill 1.0

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Given $100,000 to invest, what is the expected risk premium in percentage and in dollars of investing in equities versus risk-free T-bills (U.S. Treasury bills) based on the following table?

 

Action
Probability
Expected Return
Invest in equities
.6
$50,000
- $30,000
$ 5,000
Note that Expected Return is in $ terms, not in percentage.
.4
Invest in risk-free T-bill
1.0
Transcribed Image Text:Action Probability Expected Return Invest in equities .6 $50,000 - $30,000 $ 5,000 Note that Expected Return is in $ terms, not in percentage. .4 Invest in risk-free T-bill 1.0
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