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Based on current dividend yields and expected capital gains, the
expected rates of return on portfolios A and B
are 11% and 14%, respectively. The beta of A is .8, while
that of B is 1.5. The T-bill rate is currently 6%, while
the expected rate of return of the S&P 500 index is 12%. The
standard deviation of portfolio A is 10% annually, while
that of B is 31%, and that of the index is 20%.
a. If you currently hold a market index portfolio, what would be the alpha for Portfolios A and B? (Negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 1 decimal place.)
Alpha | ||
Portfolio A | % | |
Portfolio B | % | |
b-1. If instead you could invest only in bills and one of these portfolios, calculate the sharpe measure for Portfolios A and B. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)
Sharpe Measure | ||
Portfolio A | ||
Portfolio B | ||
b-2. Which portfolio would you choose?
Portfolio A
Portfolio B