The T-bills return is Independent of the state of economy because it is a risk free rate guaranteed by the government. They are risk free as long as country is not being questioned. 2. Altas is to...

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The T-bills return is Independent of the state of economy because it is a risk free rate guaranteed by the government. They are risk free as long as country is not being questioned.
2. Altas is to supple protective equipments to construction workers. When the economy is doing good demand is more and when economy is bad demand is low. Repo Mens is to provide bio-mechanic organs to people who are in need and is independent of the status of the economy. It will not be affected is economy is good or bad.
C. Alta Industries Expected Return
E(R) = .10(-.22)+.20(-.02)+.4(.2)+.2(.35)+.1(.5) = 12.4+5
E(R) = 17.4%
Repo Men Expected Reture
E(R)) = .10(.03)+.40(.10)+.10(.15) = .058 = E (R) = 5.8%
D. 1.


























































State of economy

Probability

Returen(2)

(E ) R)(3)


Deviation (2-3)=4

Squared Deviation 4^2

Squared Deviation x Probability=5

Recession
0.1-0.22-0.0220.2420.0580.1

Below Average
0.2-0.02-0.004-0.0160.000250.2

Average
0.40.20.080.120.01440.4

Above Average
0.20.350.070.280.07840.2

Boom
0.10.50.05 .1740.45.2025 .047860.1


Squared Root of Squared Deviation X Probability = Squared Root of .04786
=.21 or 21%















































State of economy

Probability

Returen(2)

(E ) R)(3)


Deviation (2-3)=4

Squared Deviation 4^2

Squared Deviation x Probability=5

Recession
0.10.030.0030.0270.00070.1

Average
0.40.10.040.060.00360.4

Boom
0.10.150.0150.0180.1
0.0580.0870.0223


Square root of the Squared Deviation X Probability = squared root of .0223
=.149
2. Standard Deviation measures the total risk associated with a securities return. The expected return on the security is measured.
3.

E. Here is the Calculation of the Coefficient of variation (CV)
CV=.174/.21 = .82
Here is the Calculation of Coefficient of Variables for 2 stock portfolios
.058/.057
CV = 1.01
No the same risk ranking of Standard Deviation is not produced.
F. A 2 stock portfolio of Alta and Repo ($50K each)
E ( R ) = .50(.174) + .5(.017)
= .087 + .0085
= E ( R ) = .0955
2. Calculation of SD





























E ( R )

R - E ( R )

R - E ( R ) ^2

Wt

Squared Deviation Probability = 5

0.087-0.00850.000070.50.000035
0.0085-0.00870.000070.50.000035
0.09550.00007


Squared Deviation X Probability = Squared root of .00007
= .008
CV = .0955/.008 = CV = 11.90
The CV of Alta with 17.4% is more than the portfolio variation of 11.9%. The CV of Repo with 7.9% is more than 11.9% of the 2 stock.
I. Market risk for individual securities is measured by BETA, a measure of systematic risk. Beta Co-efficient is calculated by taking Standard Deviation of stock I divided by Standard Deviation of the market returns.. Then taking that number times Correlation between I and M
J.



























































Years

Market (%)

PQU (%)
125.740
28-15
3-11-15
41535
532.510
613.730
74042
810-10
9-10.8-25
10-13.125

Beta = .396
For every 1% of change in the market return the stocks return change is .396.
K.


































Security

Return


Risk (Beta)
Alta17.41.29
Market151
American Foam13.80.68
T-bills80
Repo Men1.7-0.86


  1. The returns on the securities are related to the market risk of individual securities.

  2. Based on the beta, stocks can be selected. There is a relation between return and risk if you look at the table used.

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Barney Smith Inc.
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Date: 27/07/2012
To: Mr. Richard Thomson
From: Mr. Tom Grey
C.C: Ms. Jennifer Newton
Subjec
t: Risk and Return Analysis
With reference to the given investment alternatives and economic scenario, the T-bill
rate of return does not depend upon the state of the economy. As seen, the T-bill is generally
redeemed at par value irrespective of the state of economy. This type of investment is generally
preferred because they are guaranteed by the government of a particular country. The T-bills is
considered as free of in the default risk context as the 8 percent return will be earned in all
economic scenarios. However, it is the submission of the real risk-free rate, 3 percent, plus an
inflation premium, and say 5 percent. Since inflation cannot be ascertained with certainty, it is
less likely that the realized real rate of return will be equal to the expected 3 percent. For
example, if inflation is 7 percent, then the realized real return will only be 8% - 7% = 1%, not the
expected 3%. Thus, when it comes to in purchasing power, T-bills are also risky.
If the investment is made in the portfolio of T-bills and gradually the rates declined,
then it will lead to the fall in nominal income also and the T-bills are also exposed to
reinvestment rate risk. So, it can be concluded that there are no real risk free securities in the
United States. If the treasury sold inflation-indexed, tax-exempt bonds, they would be riskless,
but some types of risk are available to all the securities.
When evaluating the different investment opportunities, it is observed that Alta
Industries move with and are therefore positively correlated with the economy. If the economy is
booming, the Alta will also rise. Repo can be seen as hedge against both the bad times and high
inflation, so if market performs badly, investors in this stock would not me highly affected.
Therefore, the stock like Repo Men has negatively correlation with the economy.
For analyzing the various investment alternatives, various analytical tools...
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