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Chapter 7, Problem 9CP
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To determine:
Whether the return expected by the investor from portfolio A should be more in comparison to portfolio B.
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Portfolio involves financial asset grouping viz. currencies, commodities, bonds, stocks and cash equivalents. It also comprises of fund counterparts such as closed funds, exchange traded funds and mutual funds. Non-publicly tradable securities such as private, art and real estate investment are also part of portfolios.
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