Financial Management

1.  Holding Period Return

Based on the following information calculate the holding period return:

P0 = $10.00
P1 = $12.00
D1 = $1.22

2.  Holding Period Return

Based on the following information calculate the holding period return:

P0 = $11.00
P1 = $11.40
D1 = $1.02

3.  Risk and Return, Coefficient of Variation

Based on the following information, calculate the coefficient of variation and select the best investment based on the risk/reward relationship.

  Std Dev.                                                     Exp. Return
Company A  10.4                                                           15.2
Company B  14.6  22.9

4.  Sources of Risk & Diversification – convertible bond.

Address each source of risk from the portfolio perspective and how diversification impacts them.

Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

5.  Measures of Risk.

Address each source of risk that is measured and relate it to two models addressed in this unit.

Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.