CFA® Level 1: CFA® Level 1 Exam Question Answer

Investor Decision: Should You Purchase Stock M?

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An investor believes Stock M will rise from a current price of $20 per share to a price of $26 per share over the next year. The following information pertains:

Should the investor purchase the stock?

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Expected return of Stock M = 8 + 1.7(16 - 8) = 21.6. Estimated return of Stock M = 26 - 20/20 = 30%. Since the estimated return is greater than the expected return, the investor should purchase the stock.