The Present Value of a Future Sum Increases as Either

question 129

True/False

The present value of a future sum increases as either the discount rate or the number of periods per year increases, other things held constant.

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Definitions:

Beta

A measure of a security’s volatility in comparison to the overall market, indicating its relative risk.

Total Abnormal Return

The difference in stock or portfolio returns relative to a benchmark or expected return, often analyzed to assess the impact of events or news on stock performance.

Bonds

Debt securities issued by corporations or governments to raise funds, promising to pay back the face value on maturity along with periodic interest payments.

Treynor's Measure

A performance metric for determining how well a portfolio has performed in excess of a risk-free rate, adjusted for the portfolio's risk.