The Following Data Are Available Relating to the Performance of Long

question 73

Multiple Choice

The following data are available relating to the performance of Long Horn Stock Fund and the market portfolio: $$\begin{array} { l c c } & & \text { Market } \\& \text { Long Horn}& \text { Portfolio } \\\text { Average return } & 19 \% & 12 \% \\\text { Standard deviations of returns } & 35 \% & 15 \% \\\text { Beta } & 1.5 & 1.0 \\\text { Residual standard deviation } & 3.0 \% & 0.0 \% \\\end{array}$$ The risk-free return during the sample period was 6%. What is the Sharpe measure of performance evaluation for Long Horn Stock Fund?

• A) 1.33%
• B) 4.00%
• C) 8.67%
• D) 31.43%
• E) 37.14%

Grasp the differences in revenue sources and spending priorities between federal and state/local governments.

Understand the fundamentals of tax generation and the types of taxes collected by state and local governments.

Recognize the concept and implications of deadweight loss in taxation.

Know the variations and requirements of state taxes across the U.S.

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Definitions:

High Leverage

Refers to the use of significant amounts of borrowed money (debt) to increase the potential return of an investment.

Interest Obligations

The amount of interest that a borrower is contractually obligated to pay to lenders over a specified period of time.

Equity Capital

Funds that are invested in a company by its shareholders in exchange for ownership rights or shares, representing the risk capital of the business.

New Stocks

Shares that have been recently issued to the public by a company, often through an initial public offering (IPO).