Suppose the market risk premium is 6 % and the risk-free interest rate is 4 %. Using the data in the table,
Starbucks Hershey Autodesk
Beta 0.80 0.33 1.96
calculate the expected return of investing in a. Starbucks' stock. b. Hershey's stock. c. Autodesk's stock. Why don't all investors hold Autodesk's stock rather than Hershey's stock?
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a) | Starbucks' stock | |
Expected Return = | Risk free Return + Market Risk Premium * Beta | |
4% + 6% * 0.80 | ||
8.80% | ||
b) | Hershey's stock | |
Expected Return = | Risk free Return + Market Risk Premium * Beta | |
4% + 6% * 0.33 | ||
5.98% | ||
c) | Autodesk's stock | |
Expected Return = | Risk free Return + Market Risk Premium * Beta | |
4% + 6% * 1.96 | ||
15.76% |
The expected return of Audotdesk's stock is much higher than Hershey's stock. That's why the investors are don't hold Autodesk's stock rather than Hershey's stock
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