Chapter 8, Problem 23IC

a)1.

Summary Introduction

To discuss: The reason for Treasury bill’s return is independent of the state of the economy.

Introduction:

Risk and Return are two closely related terms. The risk is the uncertainty attached to an event. In case of any investment, there is some amount of risk attached to it as there can be either gain or loss. While return in the financial term is that percentage which represents the profit in an investment. Higher risk is related to higher return and lower risk has a probability of lower return. The investor has to face a tradeoff between risk and return in terms of an investment.

Treasury bills are those short-term bonds or securities which have maturity period of less than one year. These are issued by the government for a shorter period and when the government needs to raise funds immediately.

Explanation of Solution

The Treasury-bills will not depend on the economic condition as the treasury bills must and will redeem at par irrespective of the economic state.

Summary Introduction

To discuss: Whether treasury bills give a completely risk-free return.

Explanation of Solution

• The treasury bills are the return, which is composed of real risk-free rate and inflation premium. It gives return of 3% in all states of economy.
• This 3% will include inflation premium of 1% and 2%of inflation premium.
• There is uncertainty about inflation, so it is not possible that the expected realized rate of return would be 3% and it will equal to the 1% of expected return.
• When the rates decline after an investment in a portfolio of treasury bills, the nominal income would also fall.
• The treasury bills are exposed to reinvestment rate risk.
• In terms of the purchasing power, the Treasury-bills are riskless but all securities will have some sort of risks.

2.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason for H’s returns expected to move with the economy and C’s returns expected to move counter to the economy.

Explanation of Solution

• There are two kinds of correlation one is positive correlation and other is a negative correlation.
• When return is correlated positively, they will move with the economy and when they are correlated negatively, they move counter the economy.
• The H’s returns are positively correlated with the economy, as the sales of the firm and its profits will experience the same kind of fluctuations as will the economy.
• The C Company is considered by most of the investors as a hedge against both high inflation and bad times, so in case the stock crashes the investors will do well relatively.
• There are two kinds of correlation one is positive correlation and other is a negative correlation.
• When return is correlated positively, they will move with the economy and when they are correlated negatively, they move counter the economy.

b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The expected rate of return for each alternative.

The expected Return on the stock refers to the weighted average of expected returns on those assets which are held in the portfolio.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Refer table in integrated case 8-23 for the details of returns on alternative investments.

The formula to calculate the expected rate of return:

$\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}={\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}{\text{R}}_{\text{i}}}$

Where,

• $\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}$ is the expected rate of return.
• ${\text{P}}_{\text{i}}$ is the probability of occurrence.
• ${\text{R}}_{\text{i}}$ is the estimated rate of return for that state.
• N is the number of states of the economy.

Calculate the expected rate of return for H Company:

$\begin{array}{c}\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}={\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}{\text{R}}_{\text{i}}}\\ =0.1\times \left(-29.5\%\right)+0.2\times \left(-9.5\%\right)+0.4\times \left(12.5\%\right)+0.2\times \left(27.5\%\right)+0.1\times \left(42.5\%\right)\\ =\left(-2.95\%\right)+\left(-1.9\%\right)+5\%+5.5\%+4.25\%\\ =9.9\%\end{array}$

Hence, the expected rate of return is 9.9%.

Calculate the expected rate of return for T-bills:

$\begin{array}{c}\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}={\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}{\text{R}}_{\text{i}}}\\ =0.1\left(3\%\right)+0.2\left(3\%\right)+0.4\left(3\%\right)+0.2\left(3\%\right)+0.1\left(3\%\right)\\ =0.3\%+0.6\%+1.2\%+0.6\%+0.3\%\\ =3\%\end{array}$

Hence, the expected rate of return is 3%.

The value filled in the table is as follows:

c)1.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The standard deviation of returns.

Standard Deviation refers to the stand-alone risk associated with the securities. It measures how much a data is dispersed with its standard value. The Greek letter sigma represents the standard deviation.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Refer table in integrated case 8-23 for the details of returns on alternative investments.

The formula to calculate the standard deviation:

$\text{σ}=\sqrt{{{\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}\left({\text{r}}_{\text{i}}-\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}\right)}}^2{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}}$

Where,

• $\text{σ}$ is the standard deviation.
• $\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}$ is the expected rate of return.
• ${\text{P}}_{\text{i}}$ is the probability of occurrence.
• ${\text{r}}_{\text{i}}$ is the estimated rate of return.
• N is the number of states.

Calculate the standard deviation for H:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{σ}=\sqrt{{{\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}\left({\text{r}}_{\text{i}}-\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}\right)}}^2{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}}\\ ={\left[\begin{array}{l}{\left(-29.5-9.9\right)}^2\left(0.1\right)+{\left(-9.5-9.9\right)}^2\left(0.2\right)+{\left(12.5-9.9\right)}^2\left(0.4\right)\\ +{\left(27.5-9.9\right)}^2\left(0.2\right)+{\left(42.5-9.9\right)}^2\left(0.1\right)\end{array}\right]}^{\frac{1}{2}}\\ =\sqrt{401.44}\\ =20.03\%\end{array}$

Hence, the standard deviation for H company is 20.03%.

The value of $\text{σ}$ in the table:

2.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The type of risk measured by the standard deviation.

Answer to Problem 23IC

The stand-alone risk of a portfolio is measured by the standard deviation.

Explanation of Solution

• The standard deviation is a measure of the risk of a security.
• The greater is the standard deviation, the higher is the chance that actual returns will be below the expected return.
• It also shows that there will be losses rather than profits.

3.

Summary Introduction

To prepare: A graph showing the probability distribution for H Company, U rubber company, and T-bills.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Refer part b) for the rate of return of H Company, U Rubber Company, and T-bills.

Graphical representation:

• The graph shows the probability distribution for the given companies.
• The X-axis shows the rate of return in percentage.
• The Y-axis shows the occurrence.
• On the basis of the graph, the H is the riskiest investment.
• The T has the less risky investment.

d)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The missing values of coefficient of variation and comparison of risk rankings of the coefficient of variation with the standard deviation.

The coefficient of variation is a tool to determine the risk. It determines the risk per unit of return. It is used for measurement when the expected returns are same for two data.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

For T-bills,

The standard deviation is 0.0%.

The expected rate of return is 3%.

For H,

The standard deviation is 20.03%.

The expected rate of return is 9.9%.

The formula to calculate the coefficient of variation:

$\text{Coefficient}\text{of}\text{variation}=\frac{\text{Standard}\text{deviation}\left(\text{σ}\right)}{\text{Expected}\text{rate}\text{of}\text{return}\left(\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}\right)}$

Calculate the coefficient of variation for T-bills:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{Coefficient}\text{of}\text{variation}=\frac{\text{Standard}\text{deviation}\left(\text{σ}\right)}{\text{Expected}\text{rate}\text{of}\text{return}\left(\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}\right)}\\ =\frac{0.0\%}{3\%}\\ =0.0\end{array}$

Hence, the coefficients of variation for T-bills are 0.

Calculate coefficient of variation for H Company:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{Coefficient}\text{of}\text{variation}=\frac{\text{Standard}\text{deviation}\left(\text{σ}\right)}{\text{Expected}\text{rate}\text{of}\text{return}\left(\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}\right)}\\ =\frac{20.03\%}{9.9\%}\\ =2.02\end{array}$

Hence, the coefficient of variation for H Company is 2.02.

The table with the missing values is as follows:

Summary Introduction

To discuss: Whether coefficients of variation produce the same risk rankings as standard deviation.

Explanation of Solution

C Company provides low expected return and it becomes the risky stock. The coefficients of variation are a best measure of asset’s stand-alone risk than the standard deviation. This is because the coefficients of variation consider the dispersion of a distribution as well as the expected value. A low standard deviation and a low expected return will have a high chance of loss than a high standard deviation but a high expected return.

Thus, it does not produce the same risk rankings as standard deviation.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The missing ratios of Sharpe ratio.

Explanation of Solution

The formula to calculate the Sharpe ratio:

$\text{Sharpe ratio}=\frac{\left(\text{Return}–\text{Risk-free rate}\right)}{\text{σ}}$

Calculate the Sharpe ratio:

H Company:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{Sharpe ratio}=\frac{\left(\text{Return}-\text{Risk-free rate}\right)}{\text{σ}}\\ =\frac{\left(9.9\%-3\%\right)}{20.0\%}\\ =0.345\end{array}$

Hence, the Sharpe ratio is 0.345.

U Rubber Company:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{Sharpe ratio}=\frac{\left(\text{Return}-\text{Risk-free rate}\right)}{\text{σ}}\\ =\frac{\left(7.3\%-3\%\right)}{18.8\%}\\ =0.229\end{array}$

Hence, the Sharpe ratio is 0.229.

Market portfolio:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{Sharpe ratio}=\frac{\left(\text{Return}-\text{Risk-free rate}\right)}{\text{σ}}\\ =\frac{\left(8\%-3\%\right)}{15.2\%}\\ =0.329\end{array}$

Hence, the Sharpe ratio is 0.329.

The table with the missing values is as follows:

Summary Introduction

To discuss: Sharpe ratio.

Explanation of Solution

Sharpe ratio:

It is ratio which measures the stand-alone risk that relates the realized assets over the return to its standard deviation. A high ratio indicates a better performance and low ratio indicates a lowest performance.

f)1.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The expected return on stock, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and the Sharpe ratio and fill the missing values in the table.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

A 2-stock portfolio is created. The investment in H is $50,000 and investment in C is $50,000.

The formula to calculate the expected rate of return:

${\text{r}}_{\text{p}}={\text{w}}_{\text{i}}\times {\text{r}}_{\text{i}}$

Where,

• ${\text{r}}_{\text{p}}$ is the expected rate of return.
• ${\text{w}}_{\text{i}}$ is the weighted average of the expected return.
• ${\text{r}}_{\text{i}}$ is the required rate of return.

The formula to calculate the Sharpe ratio:

$\text{Sharpe ratio}=\frac{\left(\text{Return}–\text{Risk-free rate}\right)}{\text{σ}}$

The formula to calculate the expected rate of return:

$\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}={\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}{\text{R}}_{\text{i}}}$

Where,

• $\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}$ is the expected rate of return.
• ${\text{P}}_{\text{i}}$ is the probability of occurrence.
• ${\text{R}}_{\text{i}}$ is the estimated rate of return for that state.
• N is the number of states of the economy.

Calculate the expected rate of return for recession:

$\begin{array}{c}\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}}={\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}-1}^{\text{N}}{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}{\text{R}}_{\text{i}}}\\ =0.5\times \left(-29.5\%\right)+0.5\times \left(24.5\%\right)\\ =\left(-14.75\%\right)+\left(12.25\%\right)\\ =-2.5\%\end{array}$

Hence, the expected rate of return is -2.5%.

Note: Use the same formula and calculations to find the expected rate of return for all states of economy.

Calculate the risk free rate:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{p}}=0.5\times \left(9.9\%\right)+0.5\times \left(1.2\%\right)\\ =5.55\%\end{array}$

Hence, the expected rate of return is 5.55%.

Note: Use the same formula and calculations for the expected rate of return of other states of economy.

Expected rate of return of other states of economy:

State	Portfolio
Recession	-2.50%
Below average	0.50%
Average	5.80%
Above average	11.30%
Boom	11.30%

The formula to calculate the standard deviation:

$\text{σ}=\sqrt{{\displaystyle \sum _{\text{i}=1}^{\text{N}}{({\text{r}}_{\text{i}}-\stackrel{\wedge }{\text{r}})}^2{\text{P}}_{\text{i}}}}$

Calculate the standard deviation for the 2-stock portfolio:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{σ}={\left[\begin{array}{l}\left(0.1\right)\times {\left(-2.5\%-5.55\%\right)}^2+\left(0.2\right)\times {\left(0.5\%-5.55\%\right)}^2\\ +\left(0.4\right)\times {\left(5.8\%-5.55\%\right)}^2+\left(0.2\right)\times {\left(11.25\%-5.55\%\right)}^2\\ +\left(0.1\right)\times {\left(11.3\%-5.55\%\right)}^2\end{array}\right]}^{\frac{1}{2}}\\ ={\left[6.480-5.101+0.025+6.498+3.306\right]}^{\frac{1}{2}}\\ ={\left[21.41\right]}^{\frac{1}{2}}\\ =4.62\end{array}$

Hence, the standard deviation is 4.62.

Compute the Sharpe ratio:

$\begin{array}{c}\text{Sharpe ratio}=\frac{\left(\text{Return}–\text{Risk-free rate}\right)}{\text{σ}}\\ =\frac{5.5\%-3\%}{4.62\%}\\ =0.541\end{array}$

Hence, the Sharpe ratio is 0.541.

The table with the missing values is as follows:

2)

Summary Introduction

To explain: The comparison of the riskiness of the 2-stock portfolios with the riskiness of the individual stock.

Explanation of Solution

The comparison of the riskiness of the 2-stock portfolio with the riskiness of the individual stock is explained below:

Using standard deviation or coefficient of variance as the measure of stand-alone risk, the stand-alone risk of the portfolio is significantly less than the stand-alone risk of the individual stocks. This is because the stocks are negatively correlated.

That is if when one company is doing badly and the other is doing well and vice-versa.

During the stock in isolation, the combination of the two stocks diversifies the inherent risks.

• A single stock selected at random would have a standard deviation of about 35%.

g)1

Summary Introduction

To explain: The effect on riskiness and to the expected return of the portfolio.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The investor begins with a portfolio that has one randomly selected stock.

The effect on riskiness and to the expected return of the portfolio is as follows:

• There is a positive correlation of stocks with one another if the economy does well, and so is the effect on general stocks and vice-versa.
• When the additional stocks are added to the portfolio, the portfolio’s standard deviation declines because the added stocks are not perfectly and positively correlated.
• As more and more stocks are added, the new stock has the impact of less of a risk-reducing, and the addition of the stocks will not have any effects on the portfolio’s risk which is measured by the standard deviation.
• The correlation coefficient between the stocks generally ranges in +0.35. A single stock selected at random would have a standard deviation of about 35%.
• The addition of additional shares to the portfolio decreases the standard deviation of the portfolio as all the stocks are not positively correlated.
• The standard deviation stabilizes at about 20% when 40 or more randomly selected stocks are added.
• Thus, the risk will reduce by one half when the stocks are randomly added.

2.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The implication for investors.

Explanation of Solution

The investor has to holds well-diversified portfolios of stocks than individual stocks. This can help to reduce the half of the riskiness in the individual stocks.

Summary Introduction

To draw: A graph of the two portfolios.

Explanation of Solution

Graphical representation:

Note: Consider the portfolio of stocks with returns as 8%.

h)1.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The impact of the portfolio on the thinking of the investors.

Explanation of Solution

The diversification of the portfolio do not affects the investor’s view towards risk. The stand-alone risk which is measured by standard deviation and coefficient of variation and Sharpe ratio may be significant to the undiversified investor but is not appropriate to a well-diversified investor.

A rational, risk-averse investor is more interested in the effect that the stock has on the riskiness of the portfolio than the stand-alone risk of the stock. A rational, risk-averse investor is more interested in the effect that the stock has on the riskiness of the portfolio than the stand-alone risk of the stock.

The stand-alone risk is composed of diversifiable risk, which can be removed by holding a stock in a well-diversified portfolio.

2.

Summary Introduction

To discuss: The possibilities of compensating the risk and to earning a risk premium which has been eliminated through diversifying.

Explanation of Solution

• When a person holds a one-stock portfolio, the person or the investor is exposed to a higher degree of risk and that risk will not be compensated.
• If the returns are high enough for the compensation of higher risk, the bargain would be more rational for the diversified investors. This will make the price up and returns down.
• So, the possibility of earning a risk premium is not easy and the compensation will not be done for the higher risk.

i)1.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The beta coefficient and the use of beta for the risk analysis.

Explanation of Solution

The beta coefficient and the use of beta for the risk analysis:

A graphical representation helps to know the beta coefficient better. Construct a graph with 45 degree line and plot the points and connect them. Through this the slope is determined as $\frac{\Delta \text{Y}}{\Delta \text{X}}=1.0$

• The graph represents the calculation of the value of the beta.
• The X-axis represents the return on the market.
• The Y-axis represents the return on the stock.

The average stock moves with the market. The value of the beta is calculated as the slope of the regression line which shows the relationship between the given stock and the general stock market. The slopes should be estimated and the slope should be used to calculate the value of beta.

2.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the expected return is related to each alternative’s market risk.

Explanation of Solution

The expected returns are associated to each alternative’s market risk. This means that higher is the alternative’s rate of return, higher is the beta. The treasury bills also have zero risks.

3.

Summary Introduction

To discuss: Whether it is possible to select among the different alternatives on the information developed so far.

Explanation of Solution

• No, it is not possible to select among the alternatives on the basis of the information which is developed so far.
• The required rates of return are needed on these alternatives and then a comparison of them with their expected returns is needed.

Summary Introduction

To construct: A graph showing the beta coefficient.

Explanation of Solution

Graphical representation:

A graphical representation helps to know the beta coefficient better. Construct a graph with 45 degree line and plot the points and connect them. Through this the slope is determined as $\frac{\Delta \text{Y}}{\Delta \text{X}}=1.0$ The same is followed for H Company and T-bills.

• The graph represents the calculation of the value of the beta.
• The X-axis represents the return on the market.
• The Y-axis represents the return on the stock.

Summary Introduction

To discuss: The way beta is measured and the use of beta for the risk analysis.

Explanation of Solution

The average stock moves with the market. The value of the beta is calculated as the slope of the regression line which shows the relationship between the given stock and the general stock market. The slopes should be estimated and the slope should be used to calculate the value of beta.

j)1.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The security-market line equation (SML), the calculation of the required rate of return on every alternative and the graph showing the relationship between the expected and required rates of return.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The long-term Treasury bonds have a 3.0% yield.

The assumed risk-free rate is 3.0%.

The security market line equation:

${\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}$

Where,

• ${\text{r}}_{\text{i}}$ is the required rate of return.
• ${\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}$ is the risk-free rate.
• ${\text{r}}_{\text{M}}$ is the market rate of return.
• ${\text{b}}_{\text{i}}$ is the value of the beta of the stock.

The risk-free rate is 3.0%.

The market return rate is 8.0%.

So, the market risk premium is 5% $\left(8\%-3\%\right)$

Calculate the required rate of return for H Company:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}\\ =3\%+\left(5\%\right)1.32\\ =9.6\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is 9.6%.

Calculate the required rate of return for Market portfolio:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}\\ =3\%+\left(5\%\right)1.00\\ =8\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is 8%.

Calculate the required rate of return for U Rubber Company:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}=3\%+\left(5\%\right)0.88\\ =7.4\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is 7.4%.

Calculate the required rate of return for T-bills:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}\\ =3\%+\left(5\%\right)0\\ =3\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is 3%.

Calculate the required rate of return for C Company:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}\\ =3\%+\left(5\%\right)\left(-0.50\right)\\ =-0.5\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is − 0.5%.

Graphical representation:

The graph showing the relationship between expected return and required rate of return:

• The graph shows the relationship between the required rate and expected return.
• The X-axis shows the value of beta.
• The Y-axis shows the required and expected rates of return.
• The slope shows the security market line equation.
• The X-axis is extended to the left of zero. This shows that there is a negative beta stock and the required return is less than the risk-free rate.

2.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The comparison between the expected rates of return and the required rate of return.

Explanation of Solution

Comparison between the expected rates of return and the required rate of return:

3.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether it is sensible that C Company has an expected return less than T-bills.

Explanation of Solution

• The C Company has a negative beta value which indicates that there is a negative market risk. The inclusion of the stock of C Company in a normal portfolio will lower the risk of the portfolio. Thus, the required rate of return is below the risk free rate. This means that C Company is a valuable security to rational, well-diversified investors.
• The C Company has an expected return less than T-bills have a sense that the stock C Company will affect the normal portfolio more than T-bills. The example is a fire insurance policy or life insurance policy. The fire insurance policies have a negative expected return and this is because of commissions and insurance company profits. A stock having negative beta is similar to an insurance policy.

4.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The market risk and the required return of a 50-50 portfolio of H Company and C Company

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The risk-free rate is 3%.

The market return is 8.0%.

Refer part i) for the beta values

Calculate the required return on the 50-50 portfolio of H Company and C Company.

The formula to calculate the required rate of return:

${\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}$

Where,

• ${\text{r}}_{\text{i}}$ is the required rate of return.
• ${\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}$ is the risk-free rate.
• ${\text{r}}_{\text{M}}$ is the market rate of return.
• ${\text{b}}_{\text{i}}$ is the value of the beta of the stock.

Calculate the beta for 50-50 portfolio of H Company and C Company:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{b}}_{\text{P}}=\left({\text{w}}_{\text{i}}\times {\text{b}}_{\text{H}}\right)+\left({\text{w}}_{\text{i}}\times {\text{b}}_{\text{C}}\right)\\ =\left(0.5\times 1.31\right)+\left(0.5\times \left(-0.50\right)\right)\\ =0.655-0.25\\ =0.405\end{array}$

Hence, the value of beta is 0.405.

Calculate the required rate of return of H Company:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}={\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}+\left({\text{r}}_{\text{M}}-{\text{r}}_{\text{RF}}\right){\text{b}}_{\text{i}}\\ =3\%+\left(5\%\right)0.405\\ =5.025\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is 5.025%.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The market risk and the required return of a 50-50 portfolio of H Company and U Rubber Company

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The risk-free rate is 3%.

The market return is 8.0%.

Refer part i) for the beta values

Calculate the beta for 50-50 portfolio of H Company and C Company:

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{b}}_{\text{P}}=\left({\text{w}}_{\text{i}}\times {\text{b}}_{\text{H}}\right)+\left({\text{w}}_{\text{i}}\times {\text{b}}_{\text{U}}\right)\\ =\left(0.5\times 1.31\right)+\left(0.5\times 0.88\right)\\ =0.655+0.44\\ =1.095\end{array}$

Hence, the value of beta is 1.095.

Calculate the required return on the 50-50 portfolio of H Company and U Rubber Company.

$\begin{array}{c}{\text{r}}_{\text{i}}=3\%+\left(5\%\right)1.095\\ =8.475\%\end{array}$

Hence, the required rate of return is 8.475%.

k)1.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The effect of the higher inflation on the security market line and on the returns required on high and low-risk securities, if the investors raises the expectation of inflation by 3%.

Explanation of Solution

Graphical representation:

• The graph shows the effect of higher inflation on the security market line.
• The X-axis shows the value of the beta.
• The Y-axis shows the required and expected rates of return.

Effects:

The graph is plotted the SML ranging from 0 to 20. The base case is based on the ${\text{r}}_{RF}=3.0\%$ and ${\text{r}}_M=8.0\%$. If the inflation increases by 3% and no change in risk aversion then the entire security market line will shift upward.

Then the  ${\text{r}}_{RF}=6.0\%$ and ${\text{r}}_M=11.0\%$ and the required return of securities will increase by 3% but the market risk premium will remain same at 5%.

2.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The effect of the higher market risk premium on the security market line and on the returns required on high and low-risk securities when the investors risk aversion increases and make the market risk premium to increase by 3%.

Explanation of Solution

Effects:

The risk-free rate is 3% and the market return is 8%.With the increase, the security market line rotates upward about the Y-intercept. The risk-free remains constant at 3% this leads the market rate of return increases to 11% and the risk premium increase to 8%. The required return will increase sharply on high-risk stocks but not much on the securities of low beta