Question #1: Preferences and Portfolio Theory [9 Points] Consider an investor with preferences given by the...

 

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Question #1: Preferences and Portfolio Theory [9 Points] Consider an investor with preferences given by the utility function U = E(r) - 0.5Ao² and there are two portfolios with the following characteristics: Portfolio A E(r) = 0.085 o = 0.062 Portfolio B E(r) = 0.121 o = 0.139 (a) Suppose that the investor has a level of risk aversion of A=4.1. Which portfolio should the investor choose? Round your answers to four (4) decimal places. [3 Points] (b) Suppose that the investor has a level of risk aversion of A=11. Which portfolio should the investor choose? Round your answers to four (4) decimal places. [3 Points] (c) Suppose the investor has a level of risk aversion of A=4.1. What must the return be on a risk-free asset in order for the investor to be indifferent between investing in the risk-free asset and Portfolio A? [3 Points] Question #1: Preferences and Portfolio Theory [9 Points] Consider an investor with preferences given by the utility function U = E(r) - 0.5Ao² and there are two portfolios with the following characteristics: Portfolio A E(r) = 0.085 o = 0.062 Portfolio B E(r) = 0.121 o = 0.139 (a) Suppose that the investor has a level of risk aversion of A=4.1. Which portfolio should the investor choose? Round your answers to four (4) decimal places. [3 Points] (b) Suppose that the investor has a level of risk aversion of A=11. Which portfolio should the investor choose? Round your answers to four (4) decimal places. [3 Points] (c) Suppose the investor has a level of risk aversion of A=4.1. What must the return be on a risk-free asset in order for the investor to be indifferent between investing in the risk-free asset and Portfolio A? [3 Points]

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ANSWER a To determine which portfolio the investor should choose we can compare the utility values f... View the full answer