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a) For both Manager Y and Manager Z, calculate the expected return using the CAPM. Express your answers to the nearest basis point (i.e. xx.xx%).
b) Calculate each fund manager's average "alpha" (?) (i.e. actual return minus expected return) over the 5-year holding period. Show graphically where these ? statistics would plot on the security market line (SML).
c) Explain whether you can conclude from the information in Part b if :
i. Either manager outperformed the other on a risk-adjusted basis
ii. Either manager outperformed market expectations in general.
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