State |
Probability |
A Return |
B Return |
Boom |
.20 |
18% |
-7% |
Normal |
.50 |
10% |
6% |
Bust |
.30 |
5% |
12% |
Besides, Stock A has a beta of 0.8 and stock B has a beta of 1.7
A. What are the expected rates of return for stocks A and B?
B. What are the standard deviations for A and B
C. What are the coefficients of variation for A and B? Which stock is more risky? Why?
D. If you equally invest your money in A and B to form a portfolio, what would be your portfolio's expected rate of return? What would be your portfolio's beta?