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Breanna Ollech verified

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A number of risk-adjusted, market-adjusted rate of return measures are available for use in assessing unit trust performance. Sharpe's measure, Treynor measure and Jensen's measure. Which of the following statements correctly describe(s) the above measures? I. Jensen's measure uses the portfolio beta and CAPM to calculate its excess return, which may be positive, zero or negative. II. Treynor's measure measures the risk premium per unit of diversifiable risk, which is measured by the portfolio beta. III. Sharpe's measure measures the risk premium per unit of nondiversifiable risk, which is measured by the portfolio standard deviation of return. IV. Treynor's measure measures the risk premium per unit of nondiversifiable risk, which is measured by the portfolio standard deviation of return. A. I B. II, III

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Breanna Ollech verified

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Which of the following is not a reason why an employer should adopt a defined-benefit plan? A. A past-service provision can maximize investment returns of the plan's assets. B. Plan assets are not allocated to participants accounts. C. Long service employees will benefit if past service is taken into account. D. Provide a standard of living in retirement that is comparable to that enjoyed prior to retirement.

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Breanna Ollech verified

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This type of insurance plan provides financial protection against premature death for a specified period only. It does not offer death protection or cash values in case of survival beyond the specified period. What does the above refer to? A. Whole life insurance. B. Investment linked insurance. C. Term insurance. D. Endowment insurance.

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Breanna Ollech verified

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Question 69 Ceteris Peribus (other things being equal), which of the following has the shortest duration? A. A 20-year maturity with an 8% coupon bond. B. A 20-year maturity with a 12% coupon bond. C. A 15-year maturity with a 0% coupon bond. D. A 10-year maturity with a 15% coupon bond.

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Breanna Ollech verified

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A bank quotes the following fixed deposit rates: Tenor | Interest rate per annum --- | --- 3 months | 3.25% 6 months | 3.50% 12 months | 4.25% more than 12 months | 4.25% The interest rate cycle has just bottomed out and interest rates are now expected to rise. At which tenor would you advise your client to place a fixed deposit to take full advantage of this? A. More than 12 months. B. 6 months. C. 3 months. D. 12 months

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Breanna Ollech verified

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Interest is prohibited in all financial transactions in Islam. What is the Islamic terminology for interest? A. Al-Dayn. B. Mudharabah. C. Riba. D. Syariah.

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Nick Johnson verified

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When we say one party to a contract can make money only at the expense of the other. What is the above concept called? A. Zero pay off game. B. Derivative payoff. C. Zero sum game. D. All of the above.

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Nick Johnson verified

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Currently, you pay your monthly insurance premiums at the end of each month. Recently, the insurance company notified you to pay the same premium at the beginning of the month. As a result of this, what will happen to the present value of your insurance premium and what will happen to the future value? A. Decrease, increase. B. Decrease, decrease. C. Increase, increase. D. Increase, decrease.

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Nick Johnson verified

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Which of the following is not a factor to be considered when you want to refinance your mortgage? A. The duration of a new loan. B. The interest rate in future. C. The total cost of refinancing. D. None of the above.

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Nick Johnson verified

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Which of the following is not an objective of preparing a cash flow statement? A. Important in explaining the cash flow of the operations, investment and financing of a firm. B. Important for liquidity analysis of the firm. C. Gives managers, analysts and investors a detailed explanation of the changes in a firm's cash balances. D. Shows the financial condition of an accounting entity on a particular date.

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