The problem is based upon the following return data for the JB Equity Fund with an estimated beta of 0.71:

Over the 5-year period, calculate the average return and standard deviation for each of the fund, market index and risk-free asset. How well did the fund manager of JB Equity Fund perform compared with the market over the period? Is there evidence that this manager exhibited superior stock selection over the period? Use the appropriate fund performance measures to explain your answers.

(15 marks)

Fund Return Period (year) 1 2 3 4 5 18.2 14.6 -8.8 -22.6 5.5 Market Return (%) 14.7 12.6 -12.1 -30.1 6.6 Risk-free Return (% 6 6.5 6.8 5.9 6.3 Fund Return Period (year) 1 2 3 4 5 18.2 14.6 -8.8 -22.6 5.5 Market Return (%) 14.7 12.6 -12.1 -30.1 6.6 Risk-free Return (% 6 6.5 6.8 5.9 6.3