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question 30

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Suppose you have $10,000 in cash and you decide to borrow another $10,000 at a 6% interest rate to invest in the stock market. You invest the entire $20,000 in an exchange traded fund (ETF) with a 12% expected return and a 20% volatility.
-The expected return on your of your investment is closest to:

• A) 18%
• B) 20%
• C) 12%
• D) 24%

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Definitions:

Dividends Paid

The portion of a company’s earnings distributed to its shareholders, usually in the form of cash or additional shares.

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed capital (debt) to increase the potential return of an investment.

Capital Structure

The blend of loans and shareholder capital utilized by a corporation to support its operational activities and development.

Debt

Borrowed money that is expected to be repaid in the future, typically with interest.