Consider the Five Items That Follow, Which Are Related to Independent

question 21

Essay

Consider the five items that follow, which are related to independent investment opportunities.
Purchase price of a new machine: $850,000
Annual straight-line depreciation: $75,000
Annual savings in cash operating costs: $120,000
Advertising expenses related to a new marketing campaign in year 2: $35,000
Sale of an asset in year 6: Loss on sale, $60,000; proceeds received by seller, $23,000
Required:
Complete the following table, inserting the (pre-discounted) cash flow amounts that would be used in a net-present-value analysis. Column A should be completed based on the assumption of no income taxes; in contrast, Column B should be completed assuming the relevant company is subject to a 30% income tax rate. Be sure to note cash outflows in parentheses.

Differentiate between open-end and closed-end funds as well as exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Understand the regulatory requirements and disclosures mandated by the SEC for mutual funds.

Learn about the impact of portfolio turnover on mutual fund performance and investor costs.

Recognize the role of mutual funds in diversification and risk management through asset allocation and specialized-sector funds.

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