Nico Nelson, a Management Trainee at a Large New York-Based

question 209

Multiple Choice

Nico Nelson, a management trainee at a large New York-based bank, is trying to estimate the real rate of return expected by investors. He notes that the 3-month T-bill currently yields 3 percent and has decided to use the consumer price index as a proxy for expected inflation. What is the estimated real rate of interest if the CPI is currently 2 percent?

• A) 5%
• B) 1%
• C) 3%
• D) 2%

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Definitions:

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing financial capital or value, including the risks from market movements, credit risk, liquidity risk, and operational risks faced by investors or companies.

Debt Financing

Raising capital through the sale of bonds, loans, or other notes to individuals or institutions.

Return on Assets

A financial ratio indicating how profitable a company is relative to its total assets.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

An average representing the expected return on all of a company's securities, weighted according to the proportion each contributes to the total capital structure.