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Stock A expected return 8%, standard deviation 40%; stock B expected return is 13%, standard deviation is 60%.The correlation between these two stocks is -1. Can a particular portfolio constructed by stock A and stock B be a substitute for risk-free asset?
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Assume the current treasury yield curve shows
: Assume the current Treasury yield curve shows that the spot rates six months, one year, and one and a half years are 1%, 1.1% and 1.3%, all quoted as semi annually compounded APRs. What is the price of a $1,000 par, 4.25% coupon bond maturing in one ..
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What is the value of the current assets
: Sunset, Inc., has a book value of equity of $14,340. Long-term debt is $8,300. Net working capital, other than cash, is $2,190. Fixed assets are $19,810 and current liabilities are $1,790. How much cash does the company have? What is the value of the..
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Endorsement deal with a prominent sponsor
: Mr. Smith signs a five-year endorsement deal with a prominent sponsor. Under this deal Hyun-Woo will receive $5,000 each year for the first three years and $6,500 each year for the final two years. What is the present value of the total deal if the p..
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In terms of present value of future money
: Assuming that Mr. Smith does not need money desperately, which would be the best decision for Hyun-Woo (in terms of present value of future money)? (at 8% discounted interest rate)
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Substitute for risk-free asset
: Stock A expected return 8%, standard deviation 40%; stock B expected return is 13%, standard deviation is 60%.The correlation between these two stocks is -1. Can a particular portfolio constructed by stock A and stock B be a substitute for risk-free ..
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What is the market value of this firm
: Jake owns The Corner Market which he is trying to sell so that he can retire and travel. The Corner Market owns the building in which it is located. This building was built at a cost of $1,200,000 and is currently appraised at $1,470,000. What is the..
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What is the discounted payback period
: A project has an initial cost of $8,900 and produces cash inflows of $2,700, $5,100, and $1,700 over the next three years, respectively. What is the discounted payback period if the required rate of return is 7 percent?
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Discuss ethical issues facing the top leadership
: Unfortunately, in recent times, we have seen a number of examples of unethical behavior in organizations, often tied to the organization's handling of finances. Discuss ethical issues facing the top leadership or financial managers in today's corpora..
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What is the percentage change in the price of these bonds
: Both Bond Bill and Bond Ted have 10 percent coupons, make semi annual payments, and are priced at par value. Bond Bill has 3 years to maturity, whereas Bond Ted has 20 years to maturity. If interest rates suddenly rise by 3 percent, what is the perce..
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