Q1. Analyze how the following would affect the price changes
a) Inclusion in (exclusion from) the S&P 500 index.(1 pages 300 words)
b) Mergers and acquisitions.(1 pages 300 words)
c) legal cases and pending lawsuits.(1 pages 300 words)
d) Starting another division with a higher bheta(1 pages 300 words)
Q2. Explain the environments in which duration is sufficient to derive a price alteration as a result of an interest rate change.(2 pages 600 words)
Q3. Expound on 5 determinants of P/E multiple of Manley?(4 pages 1200 words)
Q4. List and talk on the 4 steps of portfolio management?(4 pages 1200 words)
Q5. Talk on default risk and the evidence as a determinant of price/yield for Gonzalez. Define it, and elaborate on Howe’s points about speculative bonds as well as Altman’s analysis of the Zeta score.(3 pages 900 words)
Q6. Based on principles of legendary investors, would you invest
a) in Verizon ,or n Caterpillar?(2 pages 600 words)
b) Companies which buy back shares and insiders buy the stock of their companies(2 pages 600 words)
Q7. Why now is important in the finance filed? (1 page 300 word)