Q. 1 Holding Period Return Based on the following information calculate the holding period return: P0 = $10.00 P1 = $12.00 D1 = $1.22 References Lasher, W. R. (2011). Practical financial management (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western Q2. Holdi

Q. 1

Holding Period Return 

Based on the following information calculate the holding period return: 

P₀ = $10.00
P₁ = $12.00
D₁ = $1.22

References

Lasher, W. R. (2011). Practical financial management (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western

Q2.

Holding Period Return 

Based on the following information calculate the holding period return: 

P₀ = $11.00
P₁ = $11.40
D₁ = $1.02

References

Lasher, W. R. (2011). Practical financial management (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western

Q.3

Risk and Return, Coefficient of Variation 

Based on the following information, calculate the coefficient of variation and select the best investment based on the risk/reward relationship.

                                                  Std Dev.                                Exp. Return
Company A                                 7.4                                        13.2
Company B                                11.6                                       18.9

References

Lasher, W. R. (2011). Practical financial management (6th ed.). Mason, OH: South-Western        

Q.4

Portfolio Theory Risk. 

What is portfolio theory and why is it important to investing behavior? 

Your response should be at least 250 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.