Using weekly price data of the 30 Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) stocks for the past three years, construct the portfolios listed below. Portfolios Structure: 6 portfolios of 5 stocks, 3 portfolios of 10 stocks, 2 portfolios of 15 stocks, and 1 portfolio of 30 stocks For the portfolios, compute the returns, standard deviations and coefficient of risk variation. Analyze the risk and return patterns and diversification benefits. Based on the risk/return analysis, which portfolio selections are the most profitable? How do the portfolios’ performances compare to the S&P 500’s? What are the advantages and disadvantages of including international stocks in the portfolio? If Mr. Smith chooses to include foreign stocks in the portfolio, how can he use derivatives to hedge against currency risk which can be present from international investing? Your well-written draft should meet the following requirements:

You are the manager in charge of global operations at bankglobal – a large commercial bank that operates in a number of countries around the world. you must decide whether or not to launch a new advertising campaign in the u.s. market. your accounting department has provided the accompanying statement, which summarizes the financial impact of the advertising campaign on u.s. operations. in addition, you recently received a call from a colleague in charge of foreign operations, and she indicated that her unit would lose $8 million if the u.s. advertising campaign were launched. your goal is to maximize bankglobal’s value. should you launch the new campaign? explain. pre-advertising campaign post-advertising campaign total revenues $18,610,900 $31,980,200 variable cost tv airtime 5,750,350 8,610,400 ad development labor 1,960,580 3,102,450 total variable costs 7,710,930 11,712,850 direct fixed cost depreciation – computer equipment 1,500,000 1,500,000 total direct fixed cost 1,500,000 1,500,000 indirect fixed cost managerial salaries 8,458,100 8,458,100 office supplies 2,003,500 2,003,500 total indirect fixed cost $10,461,600 $10,461,600

Factors like the unemployment rate, the stock market, global trade, economic policy, and the economic situation of other countries have no influence on the financial status of individuals. question 1 options: true false

Pederson company reported the following: manufacturing costs $480,000 units manufactured 8,000 units sold 7,500 units sold for $90 per unit beginning inventory 2,000 units what is the average manufacturing cost per unit? (round the answer to the nearest dollar.)