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SPRING 2012 FIN 300 MIDTERM #2 - BLC REVIEWQuestion 1: Portfolio Calculationsa. Assume you purchase 50 shares of Woods and 60 shares of Ogilvy.Other information:PriceBetaWoodsOgilvy$25$350.91.10.250.45Correlation between Woods & Ogilvy:0.40

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC Feb 28&29; Module 5_Questions1. What is the difference between common and independent risk? What is an example of each?2. How do common and independent risk relate to systematic and unsystematic risk?3. The data below represents the returns for Nik

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

Professor Kenneth A. KavajeczWisconsin School of BusinessFIN 300: Introduction to FinanceDiscussion Section MaterialsFocusThe problems in this document are meant to supplement the lecture material. Problemsare grouped by topic/module and have a sugg

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

Professor Kenneth A. KavajeczWisconsin School of BusinessFIN 300: Introduction to FinanceDiscussion Section MaterialsFocusThe problems in this document are meant to supplement the lecture material. Problemsare grouped by topic/module and have a sugg

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

Professor Kenneth A. KavajeczWisconsin School of BusinessFIN 300: Introduction to FinanceDiscussion Section MaterialsFocusThe problems in this document are meant to supplement the lecture material. Problemsare grouped by topic/module and have a sugg

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC March 1&5; Module 5_AnswersKNOW CAPM!1. A stock has an expected rate of return of 7.9 percent and a standard deviation of 6.2 percent. Which one of the following bestdescribes the probability that this stock will lose more than 4.5 percent in any o

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BLC March 1&5; Module 5_Questions1. A stock has an expected rate of return of 7.9 percent and a standard deviation of 6.2 percent. Which one of the following bestdescribes the probability that this stock will lose more than 4.5 percent in any one given

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC March 6&7; Module 5_QuestionsREVIEW1. A stock has an expected rate of return of 10.5 percent and a standard deviation of 5.9 percent. What can you say with 95% confidence re:next years expected returns?2. MSFT has a beta of 1.2 and an expected ret

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BLC March 8&12; Module 6&7_Questions1. Compare the Equilibrium Model and Arbitrage methods of pricing an asset.2. Describe the Law of No Arbitrage.3. Suppose there are three stocks with the following expected returns and sensitivities to one risk facto

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC March 13&14; Module 6&7_Questions1. Benihana stock is trading for $13.00 per share. The company pays all of its earnings out as dividends and the dividend pershare last year was $1.10 (it was just paid). Management expects the dividend to grow by 10

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC March 13&14; Module 6&7_Questions1. Diamond Services has two operating divisions: Cleaning and Catering, which are 60% and 40% of its totalbusiness, respectively. The following competitor companies have been identified as having investmentssimilar

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC March 20&21; Module 7&8_Questions1. Fleming Co. is a conglomerate that makes beer, pizza ovens and baby clothes.The following three competitors have been identified as having investments similar to those of Fleming Cos threedivisions:70% of Flemin

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

BLC March 26; Wrap-up before 2nd midterm1. Interpret the results from the Bernard and Thomas (1989) results below. What do the results suggest about marketefficiency?2. Interpret the Keown and Pinkerton (1989) study results below regarding abnormal sto

University of Wisconsin-Madison - FINANCE - 300

MarketsReview23:06February28GasGaspricesaregoingup$5/gallonEastcoastishavingtroublerefiningPricestypicallyriseduringthesummersothissuddenrisemeansbadthingsforthefutureSEC:IllegalTradingTheSECischarging240individualsforillegaltradingCurrently128o

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University of Wisconsin MadisonWisconsin School of BusinessKenneth KavajeczFinance 300Introduction to Financial ManagementSpring 2012MIDTERM EXAMINATION #1NAME (Print):_Lecture (circle):8:00 (Cohort A)9:30 (Cohort B)Teaching Assistant (circle)

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Chapter 26Demand-Side Equilibrium: Unemployment or Inflation?A de finiteratio, to becalle theMultiplie can bee d r, stablishe d be e incom and inve e twe n e stm nt. JOHN MAYNARD KEYNESThe Meaning Of Equilibrium GDP Assumptions Constant Price level

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Chapter 23The Goals of Macroeconomic PolicyWhe m n aree ploye the arebe conte d. ne m d, y st nte BENJAMI N FRANKLI N I nflation is re pudiation. CALVI N COOLI DGEGoals of Macroeconomic Policy Economic growth ingredients Aggregate supply Aggregate de

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Chapter 22An Introduction to MacroeconomicsWhe thete scopee them re le nds, icroscopebe gins. Which of thetwo has thegrande vie r w? VI CTOR HUGOMacroeconomics & Microeconomics Microeconomics Decisions of individual units No matter how large Macroe

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Chapter 18Taxation and Resource AllocationThetaxingpowerofthegovernmentmustbeusedtoproviderevenues forlegitimategovernmentpurposes.Itmustnotbeusedtoregulate theeconomyorbringaboutsocialchange. RONALDREAGANThe Level and Types of Taxation Economists cla

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Chapter 14The Case for Free Markets I: The Price SystemIfthereexistedtheuniversalmindthat.wouldregistersimultaneously alltheprocessesofnatureandofsociety,thatcouldforecastthe resultsoftheirinterreactions,suchamind.could.drawupa faultlessandanexhaustivee

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Chapter 12Between Competition and Monopoly. . . ne r fish nor fowl. ithe JOHN HEYWOODMonopolistic Competition Monopolistic competition Many buyers and sellers Freedom of exit and entry Perfect information Heterogeneous products Product differentiati

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Chapter 9Investing in Business: Stocks and BondsAbargainthatisgoingtobecomeagreaterbargainisnobargain. MARTINSHUBIKFigure 1NASDAQ Stock Market Composite Index, 199020072Corporations & Unique Characteristics Corporation Firm - legal status of a fic

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Chapter 7Production, Inputs, and Cost: Building Blocks for Supply AnalysisOf course thats only an e ate Theactual cost will behighe , stim . r. AUTO MECHANI C TO CUSTOMERFigure 1Historical costs for long-distance telephone transmissions2Short-Run vs

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Chapter 6Demand and ElasticityA high cross e lasticity of de and [be e two goods indicate that m twe n s t he com tein thesam m t. [This can pre nt a supplie of y] pe e arke ve r oneof theproducts] fromposse ssing m onopoly powe ove price rr . DUPONT CE

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Chapter 5Consumer Choice: Individual and Market DemandEverythingisworthwhatitspurchaserwillpayforit. PUBLILIUSSYRUSScarcity and Demand Demand consumers Can pay Willing to pay Individual consumer Choices Constraint: income Income scarce Purchase d

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Chapter 4Supply and Demand An Initial LookThefreeenterprisesystemisabsolutelytooimportanttobeleft tothevoluntaryactionofthemarketplace. RICHARDKELLYThe Invisible Hand Invisible hand Adam Smith People pursue own self-interests Led by an invisible hand

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Chapter 3The Fundamental Economic Problem: Scarcity and ChoiceOur necessi ti es ar e few but our wants ar e endl ess. I N SCRI PT I ON ON A FORT U N E COOKI EScarcity, Choice, & Opportunity Cost Resources; inputs; factors of production Instruments pr

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ECONOMICS Principles & PolicyWilliam J. Baumol & Alan S. BlinderEconomics: Principles & Policy 11e Baumol & Blinder 2009 Cengage PowerPoint slides prepared by: Andreea Chiritescu Eastern Illinois UniversityChapter 1What is Economics?Whydoespublicdisc

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Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and Security MarketsChapter 3: Securities MarketsPrimary vs. Secondary MarketsPrimary New issues Key factor: issuer receives the proceeds from the saleSecondary Existing owner sells to another party Issuing firm d

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and Security MarketsChapter 4: Mutual Funds and Other Investment CompaniesInvestment CompaniesInvestment companies: financial intermediaries that collectfunds from individual investors and invest those funds insecuri

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 5: Risk and Return: Past and PrologueHolding Period ReturnHPR = (P1 P0 + D1) / P0Where,P1 = ending priceP0 = beginning priceD1 = cash dividendsCapital gain vs. dividend yieldHolding Pe

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 6: Efficient DiversificationDiversification and Portfolio RiskMarket risk: results from general economic conditions suchas the business cycle, inflation, interest rates, exchangerates, etc

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 7: Capital Asset Pricing and ArbitragePricing TheoryAssetPricingModelsThese are equilibrium models that describe why assetshaving different characteristics generate differentexpected retu

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 10: Bond Prices and YieldsBond CharacteristicsA bond is a security that is issued in connection with aborrowing arrangement.The borrower issues (sells) a bond to a lender for somespecifie

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 11: Managing Bond PortfoliosInterest Rate RiskThere is an inverse relationship between bond prices andyields high yields imply low prices.This relationship becomes fundamental when conside

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 13: Equity ValuationWhat is valuation?Comparable companiesanalysisPremise: Similar companies provide a relevant referencepoint for valuing a target because they share keycharacteristics

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 15: Options MarketsDerivative InstrumentsDerivatives are securities whose prices are determined by,or derived from the prices of other securities.These assets are also called contingent cl

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 16: Option ValuationPrimary Assumptions of OPMsFrictionless capital markets (e.g., no transaction costs or taxes)Information simultaneously and costlessly available to all individualsNo re

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 17: Futures Markets and RiskManagementFutures and ForwardsFutures and forward contracts are like optionsthey specifypurchase or sale of some underlying asset at some futuredate.However,

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 18: Portfolio Performance EvaluationAbnormal PerformanceWhat is abnormal performance?How to measure abnormal performance?Comparison groupsMarket adjustedMarket model / index model adjust

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 19: Globalization and InternationalInvestingBackgroundGlobal market US market is approx. 33% of all markets US market index may not adequately represent the marketportfolio Emerging mar

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and Security MarketsChapter 1: Investments Background & IssuesChapter 2: Asset Classes and Financial InstrumentsInvestments & Financial AssetsEssential nature of investment Reduced current consumption Planned later

Miami University-Oxford - FIN - 401

FIN 401 Principles of Investments and SecurityMarketsChapter 8: The Efficient Market HypothesisChapter 9: Behavioral Finance and TechnicalAnalysisMarket efficientA market is efficient if the market value of assets areunbiased estimates of their tru

Miami University-Oxford - ECO - 301

REPAIRING THE FINANCIALSYSTEMBAILOUT AND REFORMWHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED? U.S. housing bubble. Large scale diversification andsecuritization of mortgages. MBCs emerge as a popularfinancial asset. FED raises interest rates. As a result, a large number o