BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY International Investment Management Mid-term Assignment Submitted by: Anindyta Ayu Indhriawati 25/03/2014 Submitted to: Dr Charalampos Stasinakis The purpose of this paper is to examine the relevance from the modern portfolio theory to the global investment market. Some of the questions that related to the use of techniques about the portfolio theory and it’s relation to risk and return will be discussed in terms of solving
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products directly to the consumer while Pfizer sells exclusively to doctors and institutions. Firm B has intangibles worth more than twice as much as firm A‚ which may reflect firm’s B’s higher investment in R&D. Firm B may also have higher intangibles due to their ownership of patents and its investments in licensing arrangements. Firm B’s gross margin is more than 12% higher than company A’s‚ which reflects the higher input costs for company A’s medical diagnostics and devices product segment
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his study investigates the relationship between saving‚ investment and economic growth for India over the period 1950-51 to 2007-08. The literature on the role of saving in promoting economic growth generally points to saving led growth. However‚ few studies show evidence for growth driven saving and some suggest no relationship. In theory‚ saving may stimulate economic growth‚ economic growth may also induce saving. This paper adds to the literature by analysing the existence and nature of these
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1. Asset allocation decisions To minimize risk as well as maintain and increase the amount originally invested‚ I chose to diversify my portfolios by combining stocks‚ bonds and cash savings in difference proportions. I choose home market (UK market) to invest with the goal of maintaining a balance of income and capital growth. Investment in the UK is not bring high profit and fast but its safe and stable because less risk. Investing aboard will bring high return but the risk high also. Invest
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somone who wakes up somewhat later in life‚ at age 31‚ and starts investing double that amount Rs.40‚000 every year for 30 years‚ till he reaches the age of 60. At age 60 You‚ the Early Starter would have invested just Rs. 200‚000 and seen your investment grow to ~Rs. 3.4 million‚ and seen a return of 16x. Someone like me who woke up later‚ will have invested a not inconsiderable Rs. 1.2 miliion‚ but seen only a 3x return! Wished I could start the game all over again? You bet‚ I did! Understood
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TO: Deb Sammy FROM: Surya Narayanan Thangam‚ Investment Specialist DATE: September 14‚ 2013 SUBJECT: Investments in Italian Automobile Industry As per your request‚ I have focused my research on the Automobile industry in Italy for a long-term plan. For automobile‚ Europe and South America are on the same boat with 34% growth each (“Pirelli Sales By Region”‚ 2013). Even though the Italian economy is in bad shape right now‚ it will have a slow drag in 2013 and its expected to rise back in 2014
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6 Capital investment:regardless of whether they involve a tangible or intangiable asset. The incestment creates wealth if the discounted value of the future cash flow exceeds the up front cost. The problem is what to discount- stick to these rules: 1. Only cash flow is relevant. Net present value depends on future cash flows it’s the difference between cash received and cash paid out. Cash should be recorded only when they occur and not when work is undertaken or a liability is incurred. Ex: taxes
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CASE: Managing Offshore Investments: Who’s Currency?1 The Offshore Investment Fund (OIF) was incorporated in Fairfield‚ Connecticut‚ for the sole purpose of allowing U.S. shareholders to invest in Maltese securities. The Fund is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The custodian of the Fund is the Shady Rest Bank and Trust Company of Connecticut (“Shady Rest”)‚ which keeps the accounts of the Fund. The question very quickly arose as to the currency in which the books of the fund were to be
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Presentation □ Exam □ Title Investment Appraisal Report I hereby declare that the attached assignment is my own work and understand that if I am suspected of plagiarism or other form of cheating; my work will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee which may result in my exclusion from the program. Signature Loga Subramani Veeramani Sudharsan Date CORPORATE FINANCE ASSIGNMENT INVESTMENT APPRAISAL REPORT Frasers Centrepoint
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1. Suppose you discover a treasure chest of RM10 billion in cash a. Is this a real or financial asset? Answer: Yes. 10 billion cash is the financial asset. This is because financial assets only obtain its monetary value from a contractual agreement of what it represents. In contrast‚ real asset itself has the physical value. b. Is society any richer for the discovery? Answer: No. This is because the cash does not contribute to the productive capacity of the economy. c. Are you wealthier
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