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If the index value when you invested first in the equity market seven years back is 32,000 and the current index levels are at 40,000, what is the holding period re- turn? What is the geometric average annual return that you would communicate to your friend on your investment?
Initial Index Value, I0 = 32,000
Number of years, n = 7
Final Index value, I1 = 40,000
Holding period return = (I1 - I0)/ I0 = (40,000 - 32,000)/32,000 = 25%
Geometric Average Annual Return = ( I1/I0)^1/n -1 = [ (40,000/32,000)^1/7] -1
= 3.239% = 3.24%