Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Assume That

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Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
Assume that you hold a two stock portfolio. You are provided with the following information on your holdings:
$$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { stack } & \text { shares } & \text { Price(t) } & \text { Price } ( \mathrm { t } + 1 ) \\\hline 1 & 15 & 10 & 12 \\2 & 25 & 15 & 16\end{array}$$
-Refer to Exhibit 1.8.Calculate the market weights for stock 1 and 2 based on period t values.

• A) 39% for stock 1 and 61% for stock 2
• B) 50% for stock 1 and 50% for stock 2
• C) 71% for stock 1 and 29% for stock 2
• D) 29% for stock 1 and 71% for stock 2
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Vertical Integration

The combination of two or more stages of production or distribution managed by a single company to increase control and reduce costs along the supply chain.

Horizontal Integration

A business growth strategy through acquiring or merging with competitors in the same industry at the same stage of production.

Horizontal Contracts

Agreements or cooperations between businesses that operate at the same level in the supply chain, often for mutual benefit or to reduce competition.

Customers' Goals

The objectives or desired outcomes that customers aim to achieve through purchasing goods or services.