Suppose You Invest $15,000 in Merck Stock and $25,000 in Home

question 88

Multiple Choice

Suppose you invest $15,000 in Merck stock and $25,000 in Home Depot stock.You receive an actual return of -8% for Merck and 12% for Home Depot.What is the actual return on your portfolio?

• A)4.50%
• B)4.00%
• C)10.00%
• D)2.00%

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Definitions:

Acceptor

In the context of banking and finance, an entity that accepts a bill of exchange or draft, agreeing to pay the amount to the holder at a specified date.

Endorser

An individual or entity that signs and backs a document, often a negotiable instrument, indicating their support and assurance.

Special Endorsement

An endorsement on a negotiable instrument, such as a check, specifying the person to whom or the entity to which the instrument is to be paid.