You decide to invest in a portfolio consisting of 25 percent Stock A, 35 percent Stock B, and the remainder in Stock C. Based on the following information, what is the expected return of your portfolio?Probability of Stateof EconomyReturn if State OccursState of EconomyStock AStock BStock C0.4-12%4%1%BearNormal0.25%8%8%Bull0.428%12%17%O A. 8.80%O B. 9.16%OC. 7.40%O D.8.17%

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You decide to invest in a portfolio consisting of 25 percent Stock A, 35 percent Stock B, and the remainder in Stock C. Based on the following information, what is the expected return of your portfolio? Return if State Occurs Probability of State of Economy State of Economy Stock A Stock B Stock C Bear 0.4 -12% 4% 1% Normal 0.2 5% 8% 8% Bull 0.4 28% 12% 17% OA. 8.80% O B. 9.16% OC.7.40%

You decide to invest in a portfolio consisting of 25 percent Stock A, 35 percent Stock B, and the remainder in Stock C. Based on the following information, what is the expected return of your portfolio? Return if State Occurs Probability of State of Economy State of Economy Stock A Stock B Stock C Bear 0.4 -12% 4% 1% Normal 0.2 5% 8% 8% Bull 0.4 28% 12% 17% OA. 8.80% O B. 9.16% OC.7.40%

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter8: Analysis Of Risk And Return

Section: Chapter Questions

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