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P1.T4.24.1. The efficient frontier and asset return distributions
Learning objectives: Describe the mean-variance framework and the efficient frontier. Compare the normal distribution with the typical distribution of returns of risky financial assets such as equities. Questions: 24.1.1. Given a universe of investible (but risky) securities, Peter the analyst...- Nicole Seaman
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P1.T3.22.20. Commodity Futures
Learning objectives: Explain the key differences between commodities and financial assets. Define and apply commodity concepts such as storage costs, carry markets, lease rate, and convenience yield. Identify factors that impact prices on agricultural commodities, metals, energy, and weather...- Nicole Seaman
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P1.T3.22.18 Short-selling and financial forward contracts
Learning objectives: Define and describe financial assets. Define short-selling and calculate the net profit of a short sale of a dividend-paying stock. Describe the differences between forward and futures contracts and explain the relationship between forward and spot prices. Calculate the...- David Harper CFA FRM
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