A Portfolio Has an Expected Return of 11

question 354

Multiple Choice

A portfolio has an expected return of 11.57%. The portfolio consists of stock A with an expected return of 8.6% and stock B with a beta of 1.28. The risk-free rate of return is 3% and the market risk
Premium is 8%. What is the portfolio weight of Stock A?

• A) 31%
• B) 32%
• C) 34%
• D) 36%
• E) 37%

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond. The par value of a bond generally represents the amount of money that the firm borrows and promises to repay at some future date. The par value of a bond is often $1,000 but can be $5,000 or more.

Fiscal Policy

The use of government purchases, transfer payments, taxes, and borrowing to influence economy-wide variables such as inflation, employment, and economic growth.

Monetary Policy

Regulation of the money supply to influence economy-wide variables such as inflation, employment, and economic growth.

Taxing

Is the act of imposing charges on individuals or corporations by government entities to raise revenue for public expenditures.