In: Finance
Fund |
Avg. Return |
Std. Dev. |
Beta |
Residual Std. Dev. |
A B C S&P 500 Risk-free |
18 25 22 12 4 |
15 30 20 10 0 |
1.3 1.4 1.2 1.0 0 |
1.5 2.5 3.0 |
1.Figure out the M2 measure for Fund A and B
2.Figure out the best fund based on the information ratio
Use the following table.
Your Portfolio |
Benchmark Portfolio |
|||
Weight |
Return |
Weight |
Return |
|
Bonds Stocks |
20% 80% |
6% 12% |
40% 60% |
4% 8% |
3.Figure out your portfolio return and the total extra return.
4.Figure out the contribution of security/sector selection.
We have a bond with a coupon rate of 12% paid annually, 3 years to maturity, a par value of $1,000, and the yield to maturity of 1$0%.
5.Figure out the duration of the bond.
6.You believe that the Fed is about to increase interest rates by 60 basis points (0.6%). Figure out the percentage change in the bond price using the duration. (If you cannot figure out the duration above, please use a duration of 3.)