Assume the real rate of return in the economy is 3.6 percent…
Assume the real rate of return in the economy is 3.6 percent, the expected rate of inflation is 4.9 percent, and the risk premium is 5.5 percent. Compute the required rate of return.(Be sure to give the EXACT rate, not the approximate rate).
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A benchmark index has three stocks priced at $21, $67, and $39. The number of outstanding shares for each is 424,000 shares, 427,000 shares, and 220,000 shares, respectively. If the market value weighted index was 640 yesterday and the prices changed to $25.30, $69.30, and $40.70 today, what is the new index value?
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Hazel purchased 450 shares of Baby Jenae stock for $16.00 a share. The stock was purchased with an initial margin of 64 percent. The maintenance margin is 35 percent. The stock is currently selling for $10.30 a share. What is the minimum dollar amount of equity that she must have in this stock today to avoid a margin call?
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