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The following information indicates percentage returns for stocks L and M over a 6-year period:
Year |
Stock L Returns |
Stock M Returns |
1 |
14.02% |
20.19% |
2 |
14.59% |
18.23% |
3 |
16.99% |
16.41% |
4 |
17.29% |
14.41% |
5 |
17.5% |
12.43% |
6 |
19.27% |
10.41% |
In combining [L−M] in a single portfolio, stock M would receive 60% of capital funds.
Furthermore, the information below reflects percentage returns for assets F, G, and H over a 4-year period, with asset F being the base instrument:
Year |
Asset F Returns |
Asset G Returns |
Asset H Returns |
1 |
16.17% |
17.06% |
14.39% |
2 |
17.24% |
16.44% |
15.3% |
3 |
18.44% |
15.34% |
16.48% |
4 |
19.23% |
14.13% |
17.42% |
Using these assets, you have a choice of either combining [F−G] or [F−H] in a single portfolio, on an equally-weighted basis.
Required: Calculate the absolute percentage difference in the coefficient of variation (CV) between the stock portfolio [L−M] and the portfolio which outlines the optimal combination of assets.
Answer% Do not round intermediate calculations. Input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places (for example: 28.31%).