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1Explain the differences in how modern and traditional theories of portfolio management approach the issue of diversification. 2Explain how a yield curve is constructed and what its shape reveals about interest rates. 3Explain the basic concept of bond duration and why this measure is meaningful to investors. 4One year ago, Matt bought 100 shares of ACE Corp. stock for $5,619 including commission. He is about to sell the ACE stock for $6,528 net of commissions. When he made the purchase the S&P 500 index was at 907; now it is 1070. The beta of ACE stock is 0.98, and the market's riskfree rate is 4.0%. No dividends were paid. Based on Jensen's measure, did Matt make a good purchase? 5Net asset values at the end of each month for the noload Currier & Ives fund are shown below. Holly Tannenbaum invests $500 in the fund each month through an automatic investment plan. Compute: a. the number of shares purchased each month b. the number of shares she owns at the end of December c. the average price of the shares over the period d. the average price per share paid by Holly Month NAV end of month July 12.85 August 11.08 September 9.99 October 9.85 November 13.55 December 12.21 Shares purchased 6Explain the use of limit orders and stoploss orders in rebalancing an investor's stock portfolio. What are the principal risks in using these orders? 7What is the difference between a naked call option and a covered call option? Which one is riskier and why? 8Alan just bought 100 shares of Global, Inc. (GLO) at $45 per share and as protection he also bought a threemonth put with a $45 strike price at a cost of $400. One of two scenarios is expected to occur in the next three months: (a) GLO stock declines to $33; and (b) GLO stock rises to $61. Calculate the profit or loss under each scenario and explain how the hedge has provided protection for Alan's position in GLO. Ignore transaction costs. 9Explain how an investor can use a stock market index option to hedge a portfolio of common stocks. 10 The futures market contains two basic types of traders: hedgers and speculators. Define the role played by each of these types of traders. All futures contracts are traded on a margin basis. What does "margin" mean, and how does the use of margin affect the inherent riskreturn nature of the futures market? 11 Fred has just sold short 3 contracts of May wheat on the CBT. These are 5,000 bushel contracts. The initial deposit is $1,500 per contract with a maintenance margin of $1,200