Topic: Time Value of Money and Risk and return Analysis
Detailed Question: For this paper, you will follow the objectives and securities of the several companies that you will be analyzing. You will need to consider the time value of money and risk/return trade-off for all asset classes in the portfolio. You will also calculate rates of return for each security and the portfolio and compare the performance using the S&P 500 as a benchmark. Calculation for FY 2015 is given.
| |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
2015 |
| |
AAPL |
CAT |
ED |
NTRS |
M |
| Net Income |
53,394 |
2,102 |
1,193 |
974 |
1,072 |
| Stockholders Equity |
119,355 |
14,885 |
13,061 |
8,706 |
4,253 |
| Rate of Return |
45% |
14% |
9% |
11% |
25% |
Next, you need to write 2 pages, APA style, explaining the risk/return relationship for each security. Be sure to consider the key risk factors investors must observe when making their investments and also the time value of money concept and its relevance in the financial industry.