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Tom's portfolio consists solely of an investment in Merck stock.Merck has an expected return of 13% and a volatility of 25%.The market portfolio has an expected return of 12% and a volatility of 18%.The risk-free rate is 4%.Assume that the CAPM assumptions hold in the market.
-You currently own $100,000 worth of Wal-Mart stock.Suppose that Wal-Mart has an expected return of 14% and a volatility of 23%.The market portfolio has an expected return of 12% and a volatility of 16%.The risk-free rate is 5%.Assuming the CAPM assumptions hold,what alternative investment has the highest possible expected return while having the same volatility as Wal-Mart? What is the expected return of this portfolio?

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Identity Statuses

The various stages of development an individual goes through in the process of forming a stable sense of identity.

Delinquent Behavior

Actions that violate the norms of society or the laws of the land, often associated with juveniles.

Identity Achievement

An identity status that characterizes those who have explored alternatives and have developed commitments.

James Marcia

A psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his development of identity status theory.