The rate of return of an asset is the change in price divided by the initial price

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The rate of return of an asset is the change in price divided by the initial price (denoted as r ). Suppose that $10,000 is used to purchase shares in three stocks with rates of returns X1,X2,X3. Initially, $2500, $3000, and $4500 are allocated to each one, respectively. After one year, the distribution of the rate of return for each is normally distributed with the following parameters:

μ1 = 0.12,σ1 = 0.14,μ2 = 0.04,σ2 = 0.02,μ3 = 0.07,σ3 = 0.08.

(a) Assume that these rates of return are independent. Determine the mean and variance of the rate of return after one year for

the entire investment of $10,000.

(b) Assume that X1 is independent of X2 and X3 but that the covariance between X2 and X3 is ˆ’0.005. Repeat part (a).

(c) Compare the means and variances obtained in parts (a) and (b) and comment on any benefits from negative covariances

between the assets.

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Applied Statistics And Probability For Engineers

ISBN: 9781118539712

6th Edition

Authors: Douglas C. Montgomery, George C. Runger

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