. What is the rate of return on the portfolio in each scenario?

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Consider the following scenario analysis attached in the images:

Assume a portfolio with weights of 0.60 in stocks and 0.40 in bonds.

a. What is the rate of return on the portfolio in each scenario? (Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 1 decimal place.)

                                              Rate of Return

Recession                                      %

Normal economy                          %

Boom                                               %

 

b.What are the expected rate of return and standard deviation of the portfolio?(Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)

Expected Return :              %

Standard Deviation:              %

Rate of Return
Scenario
Probability
Stocks
Bonds
Recession
0.3
-4%
12%
Normal economy
0.4
13
7
Вoom
0.3
22
3
Transcribed Image Text:Rate of Return Scenario Probability Stocks Bonds Recession 0.3 -4% 12% Normal economy 0.4 13 7 Вoom 0.3 22 3
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  Portfolio is a collection of security or investments. It is desirable for the investors to invest in those securities to reduce the amount of risk. Portfolio investment will help the investors in avoiding the risk of investing in individual securities.

  • The expected return can be calculated as follows:

Rp=t=1nxiri

  • Standard deviation

σ=R1-R¯1N

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