BBMF 3083 Portfolio
Management
Chapter 5: EXTRA Calculation Questions
a) Compute the beta coefficient for each stock.
a) Compute the beta coefficient for each stock.
A, C all have estimated return (given in part c)
exceeding their expected returns (computed in
part b); they are undervalued and are potential
“buy” candidates. B and D is overvalued, as its
estimated return is less than the return required
by the SML it is a potential candidate for selling.
a) Average monthly rate of return for each stock
b) Standard deviation of returns for each stock
c) Covariance between the rates of return
d) The correlation coefficient between the rates of return
3. Over vs. Undervalue
Fund T is overvalued (a potential “sell” candidate) because it should provide a 11.22%
return according to the CAPM, whereas the analyst has estimated only a 9.0% return.
Fund U is undervalued (a potential “buy” candidate) because it should provide an 8.8%
return according to the CAPM, whereas the analyst has estimated a 10% return.