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40% of Emilys complete portfolio is invested in the risk-free asset, while 60% is invested in the risky portfolio. The risk-free rate is 5%. The

  1. 40% of Emilys complete portfolio is invested in the risk-free asset, while 60% is invested in the risky portfolio. The risk-free rate is 5%. The risky portfolio has a risk premium = 10% and standard deviation=40%. What is Emilys risk aversion A=?

0.42

0.63

1.04

1.56

None of the above

  1. You purchased 500 shares of common stock at $5 per share on margin. The initial margin is 50%, and the stock pays no dividend. Your rate of return would be __________ if you sell the stock at $8 per share. Ignore interest on margin. (Please round to the nearest %.)

50%

60%

80%

120%

None of the above

  1. You borrow $25,000 and buy 1000 shares of Facebook at $50 per share on margin. The interest on the loan is 5%. One year from now the price is $51.25. Assume no dividends are paid. Calculate your rate of return and the final margin %.

rate of return=0%, final margin=50%

rate of return=0%, final margin=47.5%

rate of return=-5%, final margin=50%

rate of return=-5%, final margin=47.5%

None of the above

  1. Amy has a risk-aversion A=2. The risk-free rate is 5%. The risky portfolio has an expected return=20% and standard deviation=30%. What % of her complete portfolio should she invest in the riskyportfolio?

14.7 %

25.0 %

50.0 %

83.3 %

None of the above

  1. Both investors and gamblers take on risk. The difference between an investor and a gambler is that an investor _______. [I] Is normally risk neutral [II] Requires a risk premium to take on risk [III] Will not lose money

I only

II only

I & II

I & III

I, II & III

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