Weight of B: Return of A: Return of B: Standard deviation of A: Standard deviation of B: Coefficient of variation of A: Return of the portfolio: Covariance between A and B: Correlation between A and B: Standard deviation of the portfolio: tate POOR NORMAL GOOD Weight a 55 probability 40% 35% 25% Return on A -0.08 0.28 0.29 Weight b ? RETURN ON B -0.16 0.2 0.09

Weight of B: Return of A: Return of B: Standard deviation of A: Standard deviation of B: Coefficient of variation of A: Return of the portfolio: Covariance between A and B: Correlation between A and B: Standard deviation of the portfolio: tate POOR NORMAL GOOD Weight a 55 probability 40% 35% 25% Return on A -0.08 0.28 0.29 Weight b ? RETURN ON B -0.16 0.2 0.09

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Example: Consider the following data for a particular sample period: 　 Portfolio P Market M Average return 35% 28% Beta 1.20 1.00 Standard deviation 42% 30% Nonsystematic risk, σ(e) 18% 0 The T-bill rate during the period was 6%. A) Calculate the market and portfolio returns using sharpe's measure, treynor's measure, jensen's measure and information ratio B) Compare and comment on results of each measure.
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Consider following information on a risky portfolio, risk-free asset and the market index. What is the Sharpe ratio of the market index? Risky portfolio Risk-free asset Market index Average return 8.2% 2% 6% Std. Dev. 26% 20% Residual std. dev. 10% Alpha 1.4% Beta 1.2
Consider following information on a risky portfolio, risk-free asset and the market index. What is the M2 of the risky portfolio? Risky portfolio Risk-free asset Market index Average return 8.2% 2% 6% Std. Dev. 26% 20% Residual std. dev. 10% Alpha 1.4% Beta
Assume that the following data available for the portfolio, calculate the expected return, variance and standard deviation of the portfolio given stock A accounts for 45% and stock B accounts for 55% of your portfolio? (4 marks) A B Expected return 12.5% 18.5% Standard Deviation of return 15% 20% Correlation of coefficient (p) 0.4
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