EBK CFIN
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337671743
Author: BESLEY
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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The returns of Asset A and risk-free asset are 20% and 10% respectively. If they are held in proportions of 80% (Asset A) and 20% (risk-free asset) in a portfolio, then the portfolio return is Blank______.
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