Briefly Explain the Functions of Financial Markets

question 11

Essay

Briefly explain the functions of financial markets.

Compute and interpret the returns from various investment strategies.

Appreciate the importance of risk adjustment in measuring mutual fund performance.

Identify the biases and challenges in measuring and comparing mutual fund performances.

Understand the concepts of dollar-weighted and time-weighted rates of return.

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