EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134202778
Author: DeMarzo
Publisher: PEARSON CUSTOM PUB.(CONSIGNMENT)
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Chapter 11, Problem 23P
a)
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To determine: The expected return.
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Expected return refers to a return that the investors expect on a risky investment in the future.
b)
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To determine: The volatility of the portfolio.
Introduction:
Standard deviation refers to the deviation of the actual returns from the expected returns.
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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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