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Based on current dividend yields and expected capital gains, the expected rates of return on portfolios Aand B are 11.7% and 13.2%, respectively. The beta of A is .9, while that of B is 1.4. The T-bill rate is currently 6%, while the expected rate of return of the S&P 500 index is 12%. The standard deviation of portfolio A is 24% annually, while that of B is 45%, and that of the index is 34%. |
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If you currently hold a market index portfolio, what would be the alpha for Portfolios A and B?(Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 1 decimal place.) |
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|   Portfolio B | % | |
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If instead you could invest only in bills and one of these portfolios, calculate the sharpe measure for Portfolios A and B. (Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) |
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|   Portfolio B |       | |
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| b-2. | Which portfolio would you choose? | |||||
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