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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Suppose the realized rate of return on the market portfolio is one percentage point greater than its expected return

Suppose the realized rate of return on the market portfolio is one percentage point greater than its expected return. How would the realized rate of return compare with the expected return of a security with a beta of +2?


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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Bonds are frequently issued at amounts greater or less than face value

Bonds are frequently issued at amounts greater or less than face value. Describe how the market interest rate, relative to the contractual interest rate, affects the selling price of bonds. Also, explain the rationale for requiring an investor to pay accrued interest when a bond is purchased between interest payment dates.

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