MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY Faculty of Business and Economics AFIN828 International Investment and Risk Assignment Semester 1 / 2013 1) Using the price series provided in the spreadsheet assignment_data.xls calculate the monthly returns for Westpac (WBK)‚ Wesfarmers (WES) and Rio Tinto (RIO) for the considered time period from January 2nd‚ 2012 to January 1st‚ 2013. (25 Marks) a) Considering a possible investment in WBK and WES‚ calculate the mean (monthly) return‚ the standard deviation of return and
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The country of my choice is Botswana. It is one of the richest countries in Africa‚ in terms of GDP and GDP per capita. It is also one of the least corrupt countries in Africa according to Transparency International. Most of it’s income comes from natural resources‚ the main one being diamonds. However the government had also made an effort to diversify the economy resulting in tourism and financial services becoming important sectors for the Botswana economy. The three firms that I chose to invest
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Discouragement is possible for Christians Many of us are under the illusion that Christians cannot be discouraged or even depressed. But the journey to the Kingdom of God could be weary and boring. The journey is not a straight dash but rather a marathon. There are several causes of discouragements on the journey‚ such as job‚ financial‚ children‚ relationships‚ loneliness‚ trials‚ betrayal by brethren‚ and several other burdens. For these reasons‚ we must understand that there are strong and weak
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For the exclusive use of S. YAN UV0072 Version 2.2 THE INVESTMENT DETECTIVE The essence of capital budgeting and resource allocation is a search for good investments in which to place the firm’s capital. The process can be simple when viewed in purely mechanical terms‚ but a number of subtle issues can obscure the best investment choices. The capital-budgeting analyst‚ therefore‚ is necessarily a detective who must winnow bad evidence from good. Much of the challenge is in knowing what quantitative
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Analysis in Investment Appraisal by Savvakis C. Savvides Published in “Project Appraisal”‚ Volume 9 Number 1‚ pages 3-18‚ March 1994 © Beech Tree Publishing 1994 Reprinted with permission ABSTRACT* This paper was prepared for the purpose of presenting the methodology and uses of the Monte Carlo simulation technique as applied in the evaluation of investment projects to analyse and assess risk. The first part of the paper highlights the importance of risk analysis in investment appraisal
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A South African Investment Shanquetta Dupree PHI 445 Instructor: Whitfield May 17‚ 2011 In your judgment‚ were the possible utilitarian benefits of building the Caltex plant in 1977 more important than the possible violations of moral rights and of justice that may be involved? Justify your answer fully by identifying the possible benefits and the possible violations of rights and justice that you may be associated with the building of the plant and explaining which you think are more important
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annual rate of interest must you earn on your investment to cover the cost of your child’s college education R= (($280‚000/$45‚000)^(1/18)) -1 R=.10689 R=10.69% 2. You’re trying to save to buy a new $150‚000 Ferrari. You have $35‚000 today that can be invested at your bank. The bank pays 3.2% annual interest on its account. How long will it be before you have enough to buy the car? T= (In ($150‚000/$35‚000)/ ((In (1+.032)) = 46.20years 3. Suppose you are still committed to owing a $150‚000 Ferrari
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distinction between equal opportunities and managing diversity? How is it possible to justify either in an organisation? What are the distinctions between equal opportunities and managing diversity? Equal opportunity ensures that all personnel decisions that relate to recruitment‚ pay and promotion are only based on an individual’s capability to do their job well. Equal Opportunities: The term used to describe ‘policies and practices that tackle inequalities‚ aiming to ensure that all staff are treated
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QUANTITATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS WORKBOOK Second Edition Richard A. DeFusco‚ CFA Dennis W. McLeavey‚ CFA Jerald E. Pinto‚ CFA David E. Runkle‚ CFA John Wiley & Sons‚ Inc. QUANTITATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYSIS WORKBOOK CFA Institute is the premier association for investment professionals around the world‚ with over 85‚000 members in 129 countries. Since 1963 the organization has developed and administered the renowned Chartered Financial Analyst Program. With a rich history of leading
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Slides: Christian Worship and Israel’s Worship Possible Listen Questions: Why This Study? 1.Negatively‚ the so called “worship wars” taking place in churches. 2. Positively: The need we all feel to develop & deepen our relationship with God. There is a sense in which we feel there is something valuable to be had in worship‚ and that we’re often not getting it. An Obscure West Tennessee Author 1¨“Worship does not bring God close to us‚ it brings us close to God.” 2¨“We might respect many
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