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1. Compare the performance of the two equity funds (Fund A and Fund B), based on the information given below.
Fund |
Average Return (%) |
Standard deviation of returns (%) |
Beta |
A B |
19.5 15.7 |
15.5 9.5 |
1.5 1.2 |
Additional information:
The risk-free rate is 5% and the return on the market index is 12%. The tracking error is 8.5% for Fund A, and 4% for Fund B. Evaluate and discuss.
2. Jason and Mary purchase a house for $550,000. They obtain a home loan for 80% of the purchase price. They wish to pay off the mortgage monthly over 25 years. Assume a fixed interest rate of 4.5% p.a. What will be the amount of each monthly repayment?
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