Problem

The Stock of Max Ltd performs relatively well compared to other stocks during recessionary periods. The stock of Bax Ltd, on the other hand, does well during growth periods. Both the stocks are currently selling for Rs 100 per share. You assess the rupee wealth (dividend plus price) of owning these stocks for the next year as follows:

Determine the Expected Return and Risk from the industry when investing:

I. Rs 1,000 in the equity stock of Max Ltd

II. Rs 1,000 in the equity stock of Bax Ltd

III. Rs 500 each in the equity stock of Max and Bax Ltd.

IV. Describe the importance of the risk-return relationship