a)
To determine: The Sharpe ratio.
Introduction:
The average return incurred in excess of the risk-free rate per unit of the volatility is termed as Sharpe ratio. Its measure indicates the amount of excess return an investor incur for an additional volatility, which the investor endure for holding a risky asset. The efficient portfolio is a particular portfolio with the maximum Sharpe ratio in the economy.
b)
To determine: The correlation between the EB Company’s stock with the OA Company’s stock.
Introduction:
Stock is a type of security in a company that denotes ownership. The company can raise the capital by issuing stocks.
c)
To determine: The Sharpe ratio of SOA Company’s fund.
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