which stocks should be chosen? (round final answer 2 decimal places) Coefficient of variance of Stock X _______ Coefficient of variance of Stock Y ________ Coefficient of variance of Stock Z ________
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Stocks X, Y & Z have expected returns of 20%, 20% & 16%, respectively, while their SD are 40%, 20%, & 20%.
If you were considering the purchases of each of these stocks as the only holding in your portfolio & risk a rate of 0%, which stocks should be chosen?
(round final answer 2 decimal places)
Coefficient of variance of Stock X _______
Coefficient of variance of Stock Y ________
Coefficient of variance of Stock Z ________
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- Suppose the index model for stocks A and B is estimated with the following results:rA = 2% + 0.8RM + eA, rB = 2% + 1.2RM + eB , σM = 20%, and RM = rM − rf . The regressionR2 of stocks A and B is 0.40 and 0.30, respectively. Answer the following questions. (a) What is the variance of each stock? (b) What is the firm-specific risk of each stock? (c) What is the covariance between the two stocks?Suppose that the index model for stocks A and B is estimated from excess returns with the following results: RA = 0.03 + 0.7 RM + eA RB = -0.02+ 1.2 RM + eB σM =0.20; R-square A = 0.25 R-square B = 0.20 What is the standard deviation of A & B, respectively? Group of answer choices 0.54, 0.28 0.28, 0.54 0.45, 0.50 0.50, 0.45Consider the two (excess return) index model regression results for A and B: RA = 0.8% + 1RM R-square = 0.588 Residual standard deviation = 10.8% RB = –1.2% + 0.7RM R-square = 0.452 Residual standard deviation = 9% a. Which stock has more firm-specific risk? multiple choice A. Stock A B. Stock B Which stock has greater market risk? multiple choice 2 A. Stock A B. Stock B b. For which stock does market movement has a greater fraction of return variability? multiple choice 3 A. Stock A B. Stock B c. If rf were constant at 4.5% and the regression had been run using total rather than excess returns, what would have been the regression intercept for stock A? (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
- Stocks A B and C display the following parameters: Expected Return A 15% Variance 9%2 Expected Return B 20% Variance 16%2 Expected Return C 25% Variance 4%2 If a rational investor has to choose two securities between the above, what would be his choice? (Hint: Calculate Coefficient of Variation)Consider the following probability distribution for stocks A and B: Table 4 Probability Distribution for Stocks A and B State Probability Return on Stock A Return on Stock B 1 0.1 10% 8% 2 0.2 13% 7% 3 0.2 12% 6% 4 0.3 14% 9% 5 0.2 15% 8% The variances of Stocks A and B are _____ and _____, respectively. Group of answer choices .015%; .019% .022%; .012% .032%; .02% .015%; .011% .014%; .021%Suppose that the index model for stocks A and B is estimated from excess returns with the following results:RA = 3% + .7RM + eARB = −2% + 1.2RM + eBσM = 20%; R-squareA = .20; R-squareB = .12Break down the variance of each stock into its systematic and firm-specific components.
- Calculate the coefficients of variation for the following stocks: Stock Expected return Standard deviation of return 1 0.065 0.25 2 0.06 0.17 3 0.14 0.24 What is the coefficient of variation for stock 1? What is the coefficient of variation for stock 2? What is the coefficient of variation for stock 3? f you want to get the best risk-to-reward trade-off, which stock should you buy? Stock 2 Stock 3 Stock 1Consider the two (excess return) index model regression results for A and B: RA = 0.8% + 1RM R-square = 0.588 Residual standard deviation = 10.8% RB = –1.2% + 0.7RM R-square = 0.452 Residual standard deviation = 9% a. Which stock has more firm-specific risk? A. Stock A B. Stock B Which stock has greater market risk? A. Stock A B. Stock B b. For which stock does market movement has a greater fraction of return variability? A. Stock A B. Stock B c. If rf were constant at 4.5% and the regression had been run using total rather than excess returns, what would have been the regression intercept for stock A? (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)K (Expected rate of return and risk) Syntex, Inc. is considering an investment in one of two common stocks. Given the information that follows, which investment is better, based on the risk (as measured by the standard deviation) and return? Common Stock A Probability 0.20 0.60 0.20 Common Stock B Return 13% 17% 18% Probability 0.10 0.40 0.40 0.10 (Click on the icon in order to copy its contents into a spreadsheet.) Return -7% 5% 16% 21% www a. Given the information in the table, the expected rate of return for stock A is 16.40 %. (Round to two decimal places.) The standard deviation of stock A is 1.74 %. (Round to two decimal places.) b. The expected rate of return for stock B is 9.8 %. (Round to two decimal places.) The standard deviation for stock B is 6.12 %. (Round to two decimal places.)
- Consider the two (excess return) index model regression results for A and B. RA = 1.5% + 1.7RM R-square = 0.622 Residual standard deviation = 12% RB = -2.4 % +1.3RM R-square=0.468 Residual standard deviation = 9.8% Required: a. Which stock has more firm-specific risk? b. Which stock has greater market risk? c. For which stock does market movement explain a greater fraction of return variability? d. If rf were constant at 5.5% and the regression had been run using total rather than excess returns, what would have been the regression intercept for stock A? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Required C Required D If rf were constant at 5.5% and the regression had been run using total rather than excess returns, what would have been the regression intercept for stock A? Note: Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to 2 decimal places. Intercept %2. Suppose that the market model for stocks A and B is estimated with the following results: RA = 1% +0.9*RM+EA RB = -2% + 1.1*RM+EB The standard deviation of the markets returns is 20% and firm specific risk (standard deviation) equals 30% for A and 10% for B. a. Compute the risk (standard deviation) of each stock and the covariance between them. Suppose we form an equally weighted portfolio of stocks A and B. What will be the nonsystematic standard deviation of that portfolio? b.Suppose the index model for stocks A and B is estimated with the following results: rA = 2% + 0.8RM + eA, rB = 2% + 1.2RM + eB, σM = 20%, and RM = rM − rf . The regression R2 of stocks A and B is 0.40 and 0.30, respectively. Answer the following questions. Total: (a) What is the variance of each stock? (b) What is the firm-specific risk of each stock? (c) What is the covariance between the two stocks?
