Year-To-Date, Oracle Had Earned a 12

question 20

Multiple Choice

Year-to-date, Oracle had earned a 12.57 percent return. During the same time period, Valero Energy earned -9.32 percent and McDonald's earned 3.45 percent. If you have a portfolio made up of 60 percent Oracle, 20 percent Valero Energy, and 20 percent McDonald's, what is your portfolio return?

• A)10.10 percent
• B)8.45 percent
• C)6.70 percent
• D)6.37 percent

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