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Mr . Alif Aziz, an investor, has given information to you as an investment analysis regarding the information on stocks Kuntum Berhad, Kenanga Berhad and

Mr. Alif Aziz, an investor, has given information to you as an investment analysis regarding the information on stocks Kuntum Berhad, Kenanga Berhad and Kemala Berhad:
\table[[,Kuntum,Kenanga,Kemala],[Expected return (%),20,21,10],[Standard deviation (%),12,10,10],[Beta,1.8,2.2,0.8]]
Given that the risk-free rate of return is 3% and the expected market return is 12%.
From the above information, you are required to answer the following questions.
a. Calculate the required rate of return for each stock.
(3 Marks)
b. Based on your calculation in part (a), and assuming that Mr Aliff Aziz is an investor with a well-diversified portfolio, recommend which stock to Mr. Aliff Aziz to add to his portfolio. Explain your answer.
(4 Marks)
c. Based on your calculation in part (a), and if Mr. Aliff Aziz will only invest into ONE stock, which stock should you recommend to Mr Aliff Aziz to invest in? Justify your answer.
(3 Marks)
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