Assume that the following portfolios A and B are well diversi\ufb01ed, with E[ra] = 9% and E[rb] = 11%.<\/p>\n
In a one factor economy with \u03b2a = 0.8 and \u03b2b = 1.2 and a risk-free rate of 8%:<\/p>\n
(a) establish an arbitrage. Especially, derive the exact holdings in A, B, and the risk free rate of a<\/p>\n
new portfolio (called X) so that X is an arbitrage opportunity.<\/p>\n
(b) Explain why X (from part i) of this question) is an arbitrage opportunity.<\/p>\n
(c) Now assume that B is the market portfolio and A is a single stock (IBM). Draw the SML. Argue<\/p>\n
why (or why not) you can still construct an arbitrage opportunity using A, B, and the risk-free<\/p>\n
rate. Can you think of a di\ufb00erent theory that might provide investment advice in this situation?<\/p>\n
52. Suppose that the borrowing rate that your client faces is 2%. A<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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