a. Given the data in Problem 1, construct an equal-weighted index by assuming $1,000 is invested in

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a. Given the data in Problem 1, construct an equal-weighted index by assuming $1,000 is invested in each stock. What is the percentage change in wealth for this portfolio?

b. Compute the percentage of price change for each of the stocks in Problem 1. Compute the arithmetic mean of these percentage changes. Discuss how this answer compares to the answer in Part a.

c. Compute the geometric mean of the percentage changes in Part b. Discuss how this result compares to the answer in Part b.

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Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management

ISBN: 978-0538482387

10th Edition

Authors: Frank K. Reilly, Keith C. Brown

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