Portfolio
an Analyst Is Looking at Two Portfolios of Common

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Essay

Portfolio
An analyst is looking at two portfolios of common stocks in terms of the average price-earnings ratio.He wishes to determine if there is a difference between the two portfolios. $$\begin{array} { | c | c | } \hline \text { Portfolio 1 } & \text { Portfolio 2 } \\\hline n _ { 1 } = 53 & n _ { 2 } = 50 \\\bar { x } _ { 1 } = 16.60 & \bar { x } _ { 2 } = 17.62 \\s _ { 1 } ^ { 2 } = 62.74 & s _ { 2 } ^ { 2 } = 127.95 \\\hline\end{array}$$
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Definitions:

Current Year Dollars

A measure that accounts for the value of money, income, or financial figures without adjusting for inflation or deflation, reflecting present-day values.

Income

The financial gain received by an individual or entity, typically through work, investments, or business operations.

Consumer Price Index

A measure of the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a basket of goods and services.

Salary Equivalent

The equivalent annual salary amount for non-standard work arrangements when comparing to a full-time salary rate.