Richard Is a Stock Market Day Trader

question 45

Essay

Richard is a stock market day trader. His utility of wealth function is Richard has seen a recent upward trend in the price of Yahoo stock. He feels that there is a 30% chance the stock will rise from $175 per share to $225. Otherwise, he believes the stock will settle to about $150 per share. Richard's current wealth is $1.75 million. Assume that if Richard purchases the stock, he will use his entire wealth. Given his risk preferences, will Richard buy Yahoo?

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