Consider the Data for the JJ Value Fund and Its

question 34

Essay

Consider the data for the JJ Value Fund and its benchmark the Russell Value Index. The YTM on T-bonds is 3.8%.
$\begin{array}{|l|c|c|c|}\hline & \text { JJ Fund } & \text { Russell Value } & \text { Difference } \\\hline \text { Mean Return } & 14.2 \% & 12.7 \% & 1.5 \% \\\hline \text { Standard Deviation } & 25.9 \% & 23.6 \% & 3.9 \% * \\\hline \text { Beta } & 1.21 & 1.14 & \text { NA } \\\hline \text { Downside Deviation (MAR }=2 \%) & 16.2 \% & 15.9 \% & \text { NA } \\\hline\end{array}$ * * Derived as the standard deviation of active return
Find the following risk-adjusted performance measures for the JJ Fund and the Russell Index: Sharpe ratio, Treynor ratio, Sortino ratio and Information ratio.

Calculate the expected average rate of return for capital investments.

Differentiate between various capital investment analysis methodologies.

Understand the significance and steps involved in capital investment analysis.

Recognize the long-term implications of capital investment decisions on operations.

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