Homework 1 Inv Analysis

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Homework 1 Question 1 : What are the variables that constitute TRUE investing? Time, Risk, Uncertainty, Expertise Question 2 : What is the difference between risk and uncertainty? Risk is something where probabilities can be estimated while with uncertainty you cannot calculate probabilities. With risk there is narrow range of outcome as compared to the wide range of unknown outcomes with uncertainty. Question 3 : What are the proposed tools for hedging against risk? There are lot of tools for hedging against risk. Some of the common ones are portfolio diversification, stop-loss orders, derivatives, insurance, swaps, future, option and forward contract. Question 4 : Which uncertainties we are most concerned with an analyst and or investor? Some of the common uncertainties that investors and analyst are concerned about is economic condition, global problems like trade war or political issues, big events like natural disaster or health crises. Question 5 : How to manage an ontological uncertainty in investment? Diversifying your portfolio is one way to help reduce the risk of uncertainties. Maintaining a decent amount of liquidity can help manage ontological uncertainty. Question 6 : From the perspective of the company’s founders. What is the advantage and disadvantage of IPO's? I am going to start off by few of the advantages of IPO’s. One of the most important thing would be the gain of capital from offering IPOs. It also helps with brand visibility. As a founder of the company, I can make good money by selling my shares. The major disadvantage of IPO is less influence over the company. The cost of going public can be significant as well. Question 7 : The success of IPO usually impacted by endogenous and exogenous variables, Explain? The success of IPO usually depends on both endogenous and exogenous variable. The reason why is because endogenous variables are internal factory that a company and its management team can directly control like the financial health of the company or the performance of management team itself. Favorable exogenous variables are also extremely importance
because they can have a significant impact on the IPO as well. For example market condition would be considered exogenous variable and if it’s not in your favor, chances are the IPO will not succeed. Question 8 : IPO Firm commitment Underwriting, may have an inherent systematic risk to underprice explain? In what circumstance founder may be OK with it? IPO firm commitment underwriting can sometimes lead to underpricing in order to attract new investors. Founder may be okay with if they want to raise capital quickly, gain positive market perception, and reduce post-IPO stock price volatility. Question 9 : If you are an analyst, valuing an IPO the proposed use of the proceeds should impact your valuation. Explain? If I am valuing an IPO its true that the proposed use of proceeds should impact your valuation because the investors can learn if the company’s plan matches its long term goal. It also create transparency so that investors can be more confident. All this can reduce the risk of underpricing. Question 10 : Under Dutch auction IPO 's underwriting, when does allocation issue come to play? And why does it matter? Dutch auction IPO occurs after determining the clearing price and involves distributing shares among investors. It matters because it affects fairness, capital raised, investor satisfaction, price stability, and regulatory compliance. Question 1 (Textbook) Limit Buy Order: A limit buy order is where you buy share but only at or below a specific price, which is your limit price. Limit Sell Order: A limit sell order is where you sell share but only at or above a specific price, which is your limit price. Market Order: A market order is where you buy or sell share at the market price which will be what a buyer is willing to pay or what a seller is willing to sell for regardless of what your desired price is. Question 4 (Textbook) A) An investor who wishes to sell share immediately should ask his or her broker to enter a limit order.
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