Suppose the Risk-Free Return Is 6

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose the risk-free return is 6%. The beta of a managed portfolio is 1.5, the alpha is 3%, and the average return is 18%. Based on Jensen's measure of portfolio performance, you would calculate the return on the market portfolio as

• A) 12%.
• B) 14%.
• C) 15%.
• D) 16%.

Calculate and interpret portfolio standard deviation and beta as measures of risk.

Understand the concept of correlation and its impact on portfolio risk.

Interpret regression outputs related to stock and market returns.

Understand and apply the concept of the Sharpe ratio in evaluating investment performance.

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