Concept explainers
a)
To discuss:
Change in market returns on expected returns.
Introduction:
Beta is an indicator of the risk tha measures the systematic risk of a risky investment by comparing the risky investment with the average risky asset in the market.
b)
To discuss:
Calculation of required return.
Introduction:
c)
To discuss:
Required and Expected return of portfolio and the investment decision.
Introduction:
Return: In financial context, return is seen as percentage that represents the profit in an investment.
Portfolio refers to a set of financial investments such as debentures, stocks, bonds and mutual funds owned by the investor.
d)
To discuss:
Drop in market return and its effect on required
Introduction:
Capital asset pricing model or CAPM establishes the relationship between the projected return for assets and systematic risk on the stocks.
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