(b) Assume that the covariance between Stock X and Stock Y is -0.005. Calculate the expected rate of return, variance and standard deviation of Jenny’s portfolio. {Hint: you can express your answers for the variance and standard deviation in decimals or percentage form:• For decimals, the covariance in your equation should be -0.005• For percentage, the covariance in your equation should be -50%2(= -50/10000)] Jenny has $200,000 to invest and is considering the merits of two securities. He is interested in thecommon shares of X Co. and Y Inc. The possible monthly rate of return of the securities is shownbelow:Possible Monthly Rate of Return of Security in January 2019State of AffairStock XStock YBoomNormalRecessionProbability0.20.50.350%-5%15%-5%10%Jenny plans to invest 30% of his money in X and the remainder in Y.

b) The computation of expected return, variance and standard deviation of portfolio: Hence, the…

Jenny has $200,000 to invest and is considering the merits of two securities. He is interested in the common shares of X Co. and Y Inc. The possible monthly rate of return of the securities is shown below: Possible Monthly Rate of Return of Security in January 2019 State of Affair Stock X Stock Y Boom Normal Recession Probability 0.2 0.5 0.3 50% -5% 15% -5% 10% Jenny plans to invest 30% of his money in X and the remainder in Y.

Jenny has $200,000 to invest and is considering the merits of two securities. He is interested in the common shares of X Co. and Y Inc. The possible monthly rate of return of the securities is shown below: Possible Monthly Rate of Return of Security in January 2019 State of Affair Stock X Stock Y Boom Normal Recession Probability 0.2 0.5 0.3 50% -5% 15% -5% 10% Jenny plans to invest 30% of his money in X and the remainder in Y.

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ISBN:9780357033609

Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter12: Investing In Stocks And Bonds

Section: Chapter Questions

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