Based on current dividend yields and expected capital gains, the expected rates of return on portfolios A and B are 7.7% and 9.6%, respectively. The beta of A is .9, while that of B is 1.8. The T-bill rate is currently 4%, while the expected rate of return of the S&P 500 index is 8%. The standard deviation of portfolio A is 14% annually, while that of B is 35%, and that of the index is 24%.

a.

If you currently hold a market index portfolio, what would be the alpha for Portfolios A and B? (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 1 decimal place.)

Portfolio A __________%

Portfolio B __________%

b-1.

If instead you could invest only in bills and one of these portfolios, calculate the sharpe measure for Portfolios A and B. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.)

Portfolio A __________%

Portfolio B __________%

Which portfolio would you choose? Portfolio A Portfolio B