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The following data is given regarding three investments Gov Bond, Zam Beef and Zam Chicken. Predicted rate of return (%) State Probability GOV BOND ZAM

The following data is given regarding three investments Gov Bond, Zam Beef and Zam Chicken.

Predicted rate of return (%)

State

Probability

GOV BOND

ZAM BEEF

ZAM CHICKEN

Boom

0.3

10

25

14

Normal

0.45

10

22

18

Recession

0.25

10

12

-20

A. Find the CV (Coefficient of Variation) of each of the three investments and fill in the table below (?). Show all your calculations after the table.

B. Find the COV (Covariance) of all two-asset combinations and fill in the table below (?). Show all your calculations after the table.

C. Find the correlation coefficient of all two-asset combinations and fill in the table below (?). Show all your calculations after the table.

GOV BOND

ZAM BEEF

ZAM CHICKEN

PART A.

?

?

?

PART B.

GOV BOND

ZAM BEEF

ZAM CHICKEN

GOV BOND

?

?

ZAM BEEF

?

ZAM CHICKEN

PART C.

GOV BOND

ZAM BEEF

ZAM CHICKEN

GOV BOND

?

?

ZAM BEEF

?

ZAM CHICKEN

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