The manager of Alpha Beta Funds is considering addition of the following stocks in his portfolio:
Stocks Standard Deviation Covariance Expected (Ri)
A 18% 0.012 20%
B 15% 0.0075 12%
C 10% 0.011 14%
D 20% 0.0175 16%
E 14% 0.016 15%
RM 10% 1.0 14%
RF 0 0.9 6%
A) Calculate the required rate of return for each stock.
B) Assume you are assistant to a portfolio manager, which stocks you recommend to be included in his portfolio?