Analyze the pros and cons of the commonly used measures ( NPV, IRR, PI, MIRR, DPB) and come to a conclusion based on the literature that you surveyed as to which methods are theoretically correct and those popular. Emphasize real-world practices of c..
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Under the concept of an efficient market, a random walk in stock prices means that:
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The past five monthly returns for PG&E are −3.45 percent, 4.58 percent, 4.05 percent, 6.89 percent, and 3.86 percent. Compute the standard deviation of PG&E’s monthly returns. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 d..
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A coupon bond that pays interest of $60 annually has a par value of $1,000, matures in 5 years, and is selling today at an $84.52 discount from par value. What is the yield to maturity on this bond?
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A large cow barn will cost $150,000 to build today and you figure it will add $18,000 per year to your after-tax cash flows for the next ten years. If the salvage value of the building is 50% after ten years and the cost of capital is 7%, what is the..
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Secondary Loan Company wants to purchase your mortgage from the local bank. The original loan amount was $200,000 for 30-years at an interest rate of 4%. The loan was made two (2) years ago. If Secondary Loan Company requires a 6% return, how much wo..
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The ACME Parcel Service is considering the purchase of a delivery truck costing $40,000 and generating cash inflows of $8,000 every year while still in operating condition. If management's opportunity cost of funds is 12 percent, how long must the tr..
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The call-option value of a callable bond is likely to be high when a) interest rates are high and expected to remain high b) interest rates are volatile c) markets are inefficient d) interest rates are low and expected to remain low.
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Consider the following two mutually exclusive projects: Year Cash Flow (A) Cash Flow (B) 0 –$ 341,000 –$ 51,000 1 54,000 24,900 2 74,000 22,900 3 74,000 20,400 4 449,000 15,500 which ever project you choose, if any, you require a 15 percent return on..
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A stock has annual returns of 5.4 percent, 12.9 percent, -3.8 percent, and 9.4 percent for the past four years. The arithmetic average of these returns is _____ percent while the geometric average return for the period is _____ percent.
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Suppose a stock had an initial price of $96 per share, paid a dividend of $2.70 per share during the year, and had an ending share price of $77.50. Compute the percentage total return. What was the dividend yield? What was the capital gains yield?
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Amortization of Premium or Discount Bonds payable are dated January 1, 2014, and are issued on that date. The face value of the bonds is $125,000, and the face rate of interest is 8%. Using the effective interest amortization method, what amount shou..
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