Consider the following portfolio:
Financial instrument Expected return Standard deviation
A 15% 3%
B 25% 12%
C 9% 3%
Instructions:
1. Determine the expected return of the portfolio if you want to distribute your investment at 30% A, 40% B and 30% in C.
2. Determine the standard deviation of the portfolio.
3. Determine the expected return of the portfolio if you want to distribute your investment at 35% A, 25% B and 40% in C.
4. Determine the standard deviation of the portfolio.
5. Identify the distribution of investment that provides increased performance and a lower standard deviation.