Consider the two (excess return) index-model regression results for stocks A and B. The risk-free rate over the period was 7%, and the market's average return was 14%. Performance is measured using an index model regression on excess returns. Index model regression estimates R-square Residual standard deviation, o(e) Stock A 1% +1.2(rm -rf) Stock B 0.635 11.3% 22.6% 2% +0.8(rm -rf) 0.466 20.1% 26.9% Standard deviation of excess returns Required: a. Calculate the following statistics for each stock: b. Which stock is the best choice under the following circumstances? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Calculate the following statistics for each stock:

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Consider the two (excess return) index-model regression results for stocks A and B. The risk-free rate over the period was 7%, and the
market's average return was 14%. Performance is measured using an index model regression on excess returns.
Index model regression estimates
R-square
Residual standard deviation, o(e)
Standard deviation of excess returns
Stock A
1% +1.2(rm - rf)
Stock B
2% +0.8(rm – rf)
0.635
0.466
11.3%
22.6%
20.1%
26.9%
Required:
a. Calculate the following statistics for each stock:
b. Which stock is the best choice under the following circumstances?
Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.
Required A
Required B
Calculate the following statistics for each stock:
Note: Round your answers to 4 decimal places.
i. Alpha
ii. Information ratio
iii. Sharpe ratio
iv. Treynor measure
Stock A
Stock B
%
%
< Required A
Required B >
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the two (excess return) index-model regression results for stocks A and B. The risk-free rate over the period was 7%, and the market's average return was 14%. Performance is measured using an index model regression on excess returns. Index model regression estimates R-square Residual standard deviation, o(e) Standard deviation of excess returns Stock A 1% +1.2(rm - rf) Stock B 2% +0.8(rm – rf) 0.635 0.466 11.3% 22.6% 20.1% 26.9% Required: a. Calculate the following statistics for each stock: b. Which stock is the best choice under the following circumstances? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Calculate the following statistics for each stock: Note: Round your answers to 4 decimal places. i. Alpha ii. Information ratio iii. Sharpe ratio iv. Treynor measure Stock A Stock B % % < Required A Required B >
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