Chapter 18, Problem 3CP

Summary Introduction

(a)

To determine:

The appropriateness of the method in which value of the portfolio at the beginning of year is taken and evaluates the return of portfolio for the year and compares such return with the actual earned return in regard to market-timing measure.

Introduction:

Market-timing measure is the process of turning the portfolio of market index into cash equivalent and vice-versa.

Summary Introduction

(b)

To determine:

The appropriateness of the method in which the value of the portfolio is computed by calculating the weighted average of the portfolio in bonds and T-bills by using the long-bond market index and T-bill index and comparing the same with the annual returns, in regard to market-timing measure.

Introduction:

Market-timing measure is the process of turning the portfolio of market index into cash equivalent and vice-versa.

Summary Introduction

(c)

To determine:

The appropriateness of the method in which the value of the portfolio is evaluated by the net purchase activity of the bond during the year, in regard to market-timing measure

Introduction:

Market-timing measure is the process of turning the portfolio of market index into cash equivalent and vice-versa.