Instruction
CHAPTER 8, ACTIVITY #1: TWO-ASSET RETURN AND RISK
In this activity, we calculate the expected return and standard deviation of a two-asset portfolio. We also build a two-way data table to show the relationship between weights and correlation. We start with risk and return of two stocks, Alpha and Bravo.
Open the upload for this activity, and perform the following steps:
STEP1: In cell B9, enter 0% for the weight in Alpha. In cell B10, enter the formula, =1-B9. Now, our weights will always add to 100%.
STEP2: In cell B13, enter the formula for portfolio return. Make sure you use cell references for the equation.
STEP 3: In cell B14, enter the formula for portfolio variance. Make sure you use cell references for the equation. Now, we have portfolio return and variance as a function of the weight and correlation.
STEP 4: In cell B15, take the square root of cell B14.
STEP 5: Now, refer to the standard deviation value (cell B14) in cell I6. Create a two-way data table with the correlation value as the row input, and the weight in Alpha as the column input. Make sure cell B9 has a value of 0%.
You now have a data table with standard deviation as a function of weight and correlation. What do the results show you?
THis activity needs to be completed in the attached Excel spredsheet