Question: Assuming there is ONE risk factor, the interest rate (IR) risk factor. Investors can borrow at the risk-free rate rf of 3%. Portfolio (A) is

  1. Assuming there is ONE risk factor, the interest rate (IR) risk factor. Investors can borrow at the risk-free rate rf of 3%. Portfolio (A) is well-diversified with the risk-return profile below. If an investor wants to profit $10,000 from a net-zero portfolio, constructed with Portfolio A, IR portfolio, and the risk-free rate. How much does he need to borrow/lend at the risk-free rate?

Portfolio A has a beta of 1.2 and E(R)-rf = 8%

Interest Rate Risk Factor Portfolio has a beta of 1 and E(R)-rf = 6%

a) Borrow $55,556

b) Lend $55,556

c) Borrow $250,000

d) Lend $250,000

e) None of the above

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