Assume There Is a Fixed Exchange Rate Between the Yen

question 10

Multiple Choice

Assume there is a fixed exchange rate between the Yen and U.S. dollar. The expected return and standard deviation of return on the U.S. stock market are 21% and 15%, respectively. The expected return and standard deviation on the Japanese stock market are 13% and 12%, respectively. The covariance of returns between the U.S. and Japanese stock market is 2.5%.
If you invested 60% of your money in the Japanese stock market and 40% in the U.S. stock market, the expected return on your portfolio would be

• A) 12.0%.
• B) 16.2%.
• C) 17.4%.
• D) 18.5%.

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Definitions:

Conservatism

An accounting principle that requires uncertainties and risks to be accounted for by reporting lower potential profits and higher liabilities.

Replacement Cost

The cost to replace an asset at its current market price, often used in insurance and accounting.

Inventory

The total amount of goods or materials a company has in stock for sale or production.

LIFO Method

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