Which do you think is the riskier investment

Assignment Help Financial Management

Reference no: EM131067109

Dr. Pennyworth has a chance to purchase one of two professional cricket clubs, the Miami Manatees or the Jacksonville Gemini. At the beginning of last year, the Manatees were purchased for $100 million, provided $10 million in profits, and are currently on sale for $110 million. On the other hand, the Gemini started the year purchased at $80 million, provided $30 million in profits, and are currently on sale for $140 million.

For the above problem, you project that the most optimistic profits for the Manatees this year is $35 million, while the most pessimistic projection is $5 million. Your projections for the Gemini are $32 million and $7 million, respectively. Based only on the range, which do you think is the riskier investment? Which one would you choose?

Reference no: EM131067109

Questions Cloud

What is the standard deviation of the stocks returns : You find a certain stock that had returns of 11 percent, −14 percent, 23 percent, and 19 percent for four of the last five years. The average return of the stock over this period was 10.48 percent. What was the stock’s return for the missing year? Wh..

Based investor make a covered investment : Is the Swiss franc at a forward premium or discount? Should a U.S.-based investor make a covered investment in Swiss franc-denominated 30-day bonds, rather than investing in 30-day dollar-denominated bonds? Explain

What was the most recent dividend per share paid on stock : Secolo Corporation stock currently sells for $75 per share. The market requires a return of 8.8 percent on the firm’s stock. If the company maintains a constant 2.4 percent growth rate in dividends, what was the most recent dividend per share paid on..

How much money will be in account at end of time period : You are going to save money for your son's education. You have decided to place $2,246 every half year at the end of the period into a savings account earning 10.34 percent per year, compounded semi-annually for the next 14 years. How much money will..

Which do you think is the riskier investment : Dr. Pennyworth has a chance to purchase one of two professional cricket clubs, the Miami Manatees or the Jacksonville Gemini. For the above problem, you project that the most optimistic profits for the Manatees this year is $35 million, while the mos..

Lose money by investing in common stock : Suppose the returns on large-company stocks are normally distributed. Also suppose large-company stocks had an average return of 11.1% and a standard deviation of 23.4%. Use the NORMDIST function in Excel® to answer the following question: Required: ..

Advantages-disadvantages of using debt financing : Storm Cellars is the leading manufacturer of wine in North Carolina. Demand for Storm Cellars wine has been growing at an exponential pace. In fact, their wine is being demanded by customers and restaurants across the country. Why might Storm Cellar ..

Bonds pay interest semi-annually : The bonds of B&C, Inc. are currently priced at $ 819.62 and have a 13.23 percent coupon. The bonds pay interest semi-annually and mature in 12 years. What is the current yield, in percentage, on these bonds? An AT&T bond has 22 years until maturity, ..

Calculate rate of return for owners of each team last year : Now, Dr. Pennyworth has a chance to purchase one of two professional cricket clubs, the Miami Manatees or the Jacksonville Gemini. At the beginning of last year, the Manatees were purchased for $100 million, provided $10 million in profits, and are c..

User Account

All Pages