Chapter 8, Problem 8.27P

a)

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Calculation of portfolio beta.

Introduction:

Beta is an indicator of the risk tha  measures the systematic risk of a risky investment by comparing the risky investment with the average risky asset in the market.

b)

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Percentage of return of each asset of the portfolio.

Introduction:

Return: In financial context, return is seen as percentage that represents the profit in an investment.

c)

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Percentage of return of portfolio.

Introduction:

Return: In financial context, return is seen as percentage that represents the profit in an investment.

d)

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Expected rate of return of an asset.

Introduction:

Capital asset pricing model or CAPM establishes the relationship between the projected return for assets and systematic risk on the stocks.

e)

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

Comparing performance.

Introduction:

Beta is an indicator of the risk tha  measures the systematic risk of a risky investment by comparing the risky investment with the average risky asset in the market.