Daily Volatility< weight Portfolio value Correlation < Stock 1 5% 65% Stock 2 6% 25% 50 mln 0.6

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Question 1. Calculate the variance and standard deviation of a portfolio of two stocks. Question 2. Suppose the volatility of stock 2 is 16%, but the weight of stock 2 in the portfolio is 15%, will there be any effect on the standard deviation of the portfolio?
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Daily Volatility
weight
Portfolio value
Correlation <
coefficient
Stock 1
5%
65%
Stock 2
6%
25%
50 mln
0.6
7 7
Transcribed Image Text:A Daily Volatility weight Portfolio value Correlation < coefficient Stock 1 5% 65% Stock 2 6% 25% 50 mln 0.6 7 7
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