An investor can design a risky portfolio based on two stocks, A and B. Stock A has an expected return of 20% and a standard deviation of return of 23%. Stock B has an expected return of 15% and a standard deviation of return of 12%. The correlation coefficient between the returns of A and B is .4. The risk-free rate of return is 7%. The proportion of the optimal risky portfolio that should be invested in stock B is approximately .

Two assets have the following expected returns and standard deviations when the risk-free rate is 5%: asset a e(ra) = 18.5% σa = 20% asset b e(rb) = 15% σb = 27% an investor with a risk aversion of a = 3 would find that on a risk-return basis. a. only asset a is acceptable b. only asset b is acceptable c. neither asset a nor asset b is acceptable d. both asset a and asset b are acceptable

Drag each label to the correct location on the image determine which actions by a manager are critical interactions - listening to complaints - interacting with customers - responding to complaints - assigning staff duties -taking action to address customer grievances -keeping track of reservations

Beagle autos is known for its affordable and reliable brand of consumer vehicles. because its shareholders expect to see an improved rate of growth in the coming years, beagle's executives have decided to diversify the company's range of products so that at least 40 percent of the firm's revenue is generated by new business units. however, the company's resources, capabilities, and competencies are limited to producing other forms of motorized vehicles, such as motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles (atvs). which type of corporate diversification strategy should beagle pursue?