Response to the following problem:
Chee Chow's portfolio has a beta of 1.3 and earned a return of 12.9% during the year just ended. The risk-free rate is currently 7.8%. The return on the market portfolio during the year just ended was 11.0%.
a. Calculate Jensen's measure (Jensen's alpha) for Chee's portfolio for the year just ended
b. Compare the performance of Chee's portfolio found in part a to that of Carl's portfolio, which has a Jensen's measure of -0.24. Which portfolio performed better? Explain.
c. Use your findings in part a to discuss the performance of Chee's portfolio during the period just ended.