Consider the following two economic scenarios. The table provides the expected returns for the market portfolio (S&P
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Consider the following two economic scenarios. The table provides the expected returns for the market portfolio (S&P 500), Boeing and Conagra Brands stocks under each scenario.
Rate of Return | |||||||||||||
Scenario | Market (S&P500) | Boeing | Conagra Brands | ||||||||||
Recession | –6 | % | –12 | % | –4 | % | |||||||
Boom | 15 | 36 | 10 | ||||||||||
Required:
a. Find the beta of Boeing and Conagra Brands.
b. Calculate the expected rate of return on the market portfolio, Boeing and Conagra Brands separately, assuming that each scenario is equally likely.
c. Calculate the fair expected rate of return that CAPM suggests for Boeing and Conagra Brands. Assume a risk-free rate of 5%.
d. Based on your responses to (a) through (c), which stock appears to be a better buy?
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ISBN: 978-0078029042
11th edition
Authors: C. Merle Crawford, C. Anthony Di Benedetto
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