MBA Modern Portfolio Theory Corporate Finance II Final Paper Table of Contents 1. Title Page pg. 1 2. Table of Contents pg. 2 3. Introduction/ Executive Summary pg. 3 4. Modern Portfolio Theory pg. 3 5. Portfolio Management pg. 4 6. Controlling the Risk pg. 5 7. Diversification pg. 6 8. CAPM pg. 7 9. Beta: Advantages and Disadvantages pg. 8 10. Options pg. 10 11. Hedging
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Quantitative Validation of Rating Models for Low Default Portfolios through Benchmarking The new capital adequacy framework (Basel II) is one of the most fiercely debated topics the financial sector has seen in the recent past. Following a consultation process that lasted several years‚ the regulations formally took effect on January 1‚ 2007. The advanced approaches (the advanced internal ratings-based‚ or A-IRB‚ approach and the advanced measurement approach‚ or AMA) are scheduled to become operational
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explain the Project Portfolio Management (PPM)‚ the reasoning behind it as a set of processes and methodologies and how these build a group of singular projects into a stack or tier that can be holistically graded‚ how these processes can drive IT to become closely modelled on and aligned with business strategy. It seeks to point out successful methodologies for PPM implementation and some of the issues that can arise. The basis of PPM Project management and by extension portfolio management are curious
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How formalized is the organization? Provide examples of formal rules and procedures‚ and indicate whether they are always followed. In an organization‚ formalization refers to the extent to which employee behavior is steered by rules and regulations that govern the organization and the degree to which these rules and regulations are standardized within the organization. It is usually an essential part of large organizations in order to ensure that their complex structures are working effectively
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ansoff matrix The market penetration strategy is the least risky since it leverages many of the firm’s existing resources and capabilities. In a growing market‚ simply maintaining market share will result in growth‚ and there may exist opportunities to increase market share if competitors reach capacity limits. However‚ market penetration has limits‚ and once the market approaches saturation another strategy must be pursued if the firm is to continue to grow. Market development options include
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2006 Foreign Portfolio Investment‚ Stock Market and Economic Development: A Case Study of India Parthapratim Pal Abstract The objective of this study is to examine the impact of Foreign Portfolio Investment on India’s economy and industry. As FPI essentially interacts with the real economy via the stock market‚ the effect of stock market on the country’s economic development will also be examined. The findings of this paper show that the perceived benefits of foreign portfolio investment have
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Ansoff’s Product/Market Matrix This well known marketing tool was first published in the Harvard Business Review (1957) in an article called ’Strategies for Diversification’. It is used by marketers who have objectives for growth. Ansoff’s matrix offers strategic choices to achieve the objectives. There are four main categories for selection. Introduction: The Ansoff matrix presents the product and market choices available to an organization. Herein markets may be defined as customers‚ and products
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Portfolio Optimization A Selection of Stocks from the Heng Seng Index 17 August 2012 Introduction A typical investor purchases an asset with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future. Given the plethora of choices in the market‚ a rational investor would choose an investment with the highest expected return. The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is the sixth largest stock exchange in the world with 1‚477 listed companies and a combined market capitalization of HKD 17 trillion
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STUDY SKILLS / QUIZ GUIDE ANSWER SHEET 1. Name 5 tools to have handy while studying pen/pencil‚ paper‚ highlighter‚ dictionary‚ ruler (etc.) 2. List 5 distractions one should avoid while studying windows‚ TV‚ video games‚ siblings/other people‚ music‚ food‚ pets‚ phone‚ computer‚ text‚ (etc.) 3. What is the difference between hearing and listening? Hearing only acknowledges noise; listening acknowledges and processes information presented by what one hears 4. Name 3
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Commercial Metals Company Announces Upcoming Organizational Realignment. "Commercial Metals Company Announces Upcoming Organizational Realignment." Mining & Minerals 27 Nov. 2009: 29. Global Issues In Context. Web. 7 July 2010. Commercial Metals Company (NYSE:CMC)‚ headquartered in Irving‚ Texas‚ announced an upcoming realignment in its segment reporting structure within its major operational units‚ the CMC Americas Division and the CMC International Division. Effective December 1‚ 2009‚ the
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