An investor is evaluating an investment in a private equity fund that targets distressed assets. Compared to traditional private equity investments, the distressed asset strategy is likely to have: a b C Higher risk and higher risk premium Higher risk and lower risk premium Lower risk and higher risk premium Lower risk and lower risk premium

An investor is evaluating an investment in a private equity fund that targets distressed assets. Compared to traditional private equity investments, the distressed asset strategy is likely to have: a b C Higher risk and higher risk premium Higher risk and lower risk premium Lower risk and higher risk premium Lower risk and lower risk premium

Essentials Of Investments

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1.What is the relationship between an investment’s risk and its return? Please provide examples if possible. 2. Difference between Institutional Investors and Individual Investors.
Evaluate the following assets classes or alternative investments from risk and return point of view. Describe their advantages and disadvantages. Corporate bonds Corporate stocks Real estate Derivatives Commodities Private equity (venture capital)
Equity investors expect to be compensated for two things: diversifiable risk and non-diversifiable risk. True or False
When screening for potential equity investments based on return on equity, to controlrisk, an analyst would be most likely to include a criterion that requires:A . positive net income.B . negative net income.C . negative shareholders’ equity.
Explain the concept of ‘beta’ within the framework of the Capital Asset PricingModel (CAPM). Discuss the relevance of the covariance between assets returnsfor an investor wishing to diversify the risk of a portfolio.
Which of the following is the most valid justification for including real estate as part of an investmer portfolio? 1 High liquidity. 2 Low project-specific risk. 3 Low management and information costs. 4 Low correlation of real estate with shares and bonds,
what better to suggest in terms of investing, to invest in a low risk outlet such as the money market or to a high risk outlet such as equity?
Hedge funds are known for generating higher returns. Discuss the investment strategies that are commonly used by hedge funds and critically assess the ability of hedge funds in generating excess returns by drawing on empirical evidence available in the literature.
How might the incentive fee of a hedge fund affect the manager’s proclivity to take on high-risk assets in the portfolio?
When adding real estate to an asset allocation program that currently includes only stocks, bonds, and cash, which of the properties of real estate returns affect portfolio risk? Explain.a. Standard deviation.b. Expected return.c. Correlation with returns of the other asset classes.
According to the capital asset pricing model, assets with Lower; lower; unsystematic Higher; higher, unsystematic Lower; higher; unsystematic Higher; higher; systematic Higher; lower; systematic betas have expected returns because betas quantify the degree of risk. Please fill in the blank.
Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the importance of style analysis? O Style analysis helps analysts forecast changes in the business cycle. O Bond style analysis is based on Duration (sensitivity to interest rates) and Credit Ratings. O Style analysis helps investors choose appropriate funds for each asset class in their portfolio. O Style analysis helps investors rank funds of similar investment and/or category objective. Equity style analysis is based on Capitalisation and Investment Style (Value and Growth).

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