ABC and XYZ are two identical firms except for their capital structure. The share price for...

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ABC and XYZ are two identical firms except for their capital structure. The share price for both of firms is $10. ABC is an all equity firm. XYZ has D/E of 0.8. Investor A bought 100 shares of XYZ with his own money since he believes the levered firm will provide better return. If you decide to use homemade leverage to show him that leverage doesn't matter, what would be your trading strategy? Please be specific (i.e. how much money of your own will be used, how much money you will borrow, and which firm's share you are going to buy, etc.) Assume all assumptions hold for homemade leverage. (2 points) ABC and XYZ are two identical firms except for their capital structure. The share price for both of firms is $10. ABC is an all equity firm. XYZ has D/E of 0.8. Investor A bought 100 shares of XYZ with his own money since he believes the levered firm will provide better return. If you decide to use homemade leverage to show him that leverage doesn't matter, what would be your trading strategy? Please be specific (i.e. how much money of your own will be used, how much money you will borrow, and which firm's share you are going to buy, etc.) Assume all assumptions hold for homemade leverage. (2 points)

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