Quantitative Problem: You are holding a portfolio with the following investments and betas: Stock Dollar investment Beta A $200,000 1.35 B 100,000 1.60 C 300,000 0.75 D 400,000 -0.35 Total investment $1,000,000 The market's required return is 9% and the risk-free rate is 4%. What is the portfolio's required return

Imagine you own an established startup with growing profits. you are looking for funding to greatly expand company operations. what method of financing would be best for you?

Tom has brought $150,000 from his pension to a new job where his employer will match 401(k) contributions dollar for dollar. each year he contributes $3,000. after seven years, how much money would tom have in his 401(k)?

Fortress international, a large conglomerate, procures a few component parts from external suppliers and also manufactures some of the key raw materials in its own subsidiaries. aside from this, the company does not solely depend on outside distributors to reach its customers. in fact, it has its own retail stores to distribute its products. in this scenario, which of the following alternatives to vertical integration is fortress international applying? a. concentric integration b. taper integration c. horizontal integration d. conglomerate integration