QUESTION FIVE The following three assets are being considered in the creation of a two-asset portfolio. Rates of Return
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QUESTION FIVE The following three assets are being considered in the creation of a two-asset portfolio. Rates of Return State Probability GOV BOND ABC XYZ Boom 0.3 10% 25% 14% Normal 0.45 10% 22% 18% Recession 0.25 10% 12% -20% Required: A. Compute the HPR for XYZ for the state of a recession. (2 Marks) B. Compute the covariance of all two-asset combinations. (10 Marks) C. Compute the correlation coefficient of all two-asset combinations. (6 Marks) D. Which two-asset combination has the least diversification effect if a portfolio was created? (3 Marks) E. Discuss the importance of the final step in the portfolio management process. (4 Marks)