PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: BREALEY
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 1PS

Efficient portfolios For each of the following pairs of investments, state which would always be preferred by a rational investor (assuming that these are the only investments available to the investor):

  1. a. Portfolio A, r = 18% σ = 20%; portfolio B, r = 14% σ = 20%.
  2. b. Portfolio C, r = 15% σ = 18%; portfolio D, r = 13% σ = 8%.
  3. c. Portfolio E, r = 14% σ = 16%; portfolio F, r = 14% σ = 10%.
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To discuss: Whether portfolio A or B most preferable for a rational investor

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Portfolio A : Investors prefer maximum return at a given level of risk.

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To discuss: Whether portfolio C or D most preferable for a rational investor

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Portfolio C : Investors prefer maximum return at a given level of risk.

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To discuss: Whether portfolio D or E most preferable for a rational investor

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Portfolio D: Investors prefer maximum return per unit of risk.

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To discuss: Whether portfolio E or F most preferable for a rational investor

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Portfolio F: Investors prefer low risk given a stated rate of return.

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