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The Optimal Proportion of the Risky Asset in the Complete

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The optimal proportion of the risky asset in the complete portfolio is given by the equation y * = [E(rP)-rf]/(.01A * Variance of P).For each of the variables on the right side of the equation,discuss the impact of the variable's effect on y* and why the nature of the relationship makes sense intuitively.Assume the investor is risk averse.


Definitions:

Initial Margin

The minimum amount of funds required to be deposited in a margin account before trading on leverage to ensure that the account can cover potential losses.

Maintenance Margin

The minimum amount of equity that must be maintained in a margin account to cover potential losses.

T-bill Rate

The yield or interest rate on Treasury bills, which are short-term debt securities issued by the U.S. government.

Futures Contract

A standardized legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.

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