What Is the Expected Return on a Portfolio That Will

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the expected return on a portfolio that will decline in value by 13 percent in a recession, will increase by 16 percent in normal times, and will increase by 23 percent during boom times if each scenario has equal likelihood?

• A)8.67 percent
• B)13.00 percent
• C)13.43 percent
• D)17.33 percent

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Definitions:

Payout Ratio

The proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders, typically expressed as a percentage of the company's total net income.

Cost Of Goods Sold

Costs that are directly incurred in the process of producing goods for sale by a company, such as labor and material expenses.

Selling And Administrative Expenses

Costs incurred by a company that are not directly tied to a specific product or service's production but are necessary for running the business.

Financial Planning

The process of outlining how a business or individual will manage their finances to meet goals and objectives, involving budgeting, investments, retirement planning, and tax strategies.