ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

RISK AND RETURN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fremont Enterprises has an expected return of 16% and Laurelhurst News has an expected return of 19%. If you put 48% of your portfolio in Laurelhurst and 52% in Fremont, what is the expected return of your portfolio?
A
17.44%
B
17.56%
C
17.32%
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two ways to calculate the expected return of a portfolio: Either calculate the expected return using the value and dividend stream of the portfolio as a whole, or calculate the weighted average of the expected returns of the individual stocks that make up the portfolio.

Detailed explanation-2: -The goal of portfolio models is to create a portfolio that provides the best balance between risk and return. DEA is used to measure the relative efficiency of two (or more) units in different industries, such as a bank and a school.

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