Question: The graph below shows the efficient frontier (allowing short sales) computed from three Vanguard mutual funds: S&P 500 Index (vfinx), Asia Pacific Stock Index (vpacx)

 The graph below shows the efficient frontier (allowing short sales) computedfrom three Vanguard mutual funds: S\&P 500 Index (vfinx), Asia Pacific Stock

The graph below shows the efficient frontier (allowing short sales) computed from three Vanguard mutual funds: S\&P 500 Index (vfinx), Asia Pacific Stock Index (vpacx) and the US Long Term Bond Index (vbltx). Figure 4 Risk-Return characteristics of portfolios Expected return and standard deviation estimates for specific assets are summarized in the table below. These estimates are based on monthly simple return data over the five-year ( 60 month) period January 2014 - January 2019. 1. (8 points). Compute the monthly and annualized Sharpe ratios for each of the portfolios in Table 1 (excluding the T-Bill) and put the results in the table below. Use the square-root-of-time rule (which is an approximation since we have simple returns) to annualize the monthly Sharpe ratios. Which portfolio is ranked best using the Sharpe ratio

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