Question Download several years (1-2) of SPY. Find two (2) other ETFs that track the S&P500 index. (5 points) Compute the returns, active returns, and average active return. (5 points) Compute the tracking error and mean-adjusted tracking error. (5 points) Which ETF tracks the S&P500 better? (2 points) Download the Select SPDR funds (tickers = XLB, XLE, XLEF, XLI, XLK, XLP, XLRE, XLU, XLV, XLY) […]

Reading: As mentioned in this week’s introduction, Strategic Management provides the overview and Biocon India Group is this week’s case study. Strategic Management, by N. Ritson, pages 98-112. Available for reading online at http://www.bookboon/ , or free download directly from the course homepage. Leadership Skills, by MTD Training, pages 16-20. Available for reading online at http://www.bookboon/ , or free download directly from the course homepage. Biocon India Group, a case study by Kalegaonkar, […]

Prepare a report on financial markets for a team of non-financial managers in your firm. The report will contain summaries of the following financial markets topics. ·        Provide a one page summary of “Types of financial markets”. Please include the four classifications provided in Chapter 3 of your textbook. ·        Provide a pne page summary of the “Stock Markets”. Please include information given in Chapter 3 of […]

Help with following question Of the alternatives suggested by Gutierrez, which alternative should the patronos select and why? Sample answer: They are all good alternatives but to start I would personally go with hiring a sales associate to develop a marketing and sales campaign for the facilities. Although as of 2011, FBH only received 10 percent of its annual income from private and governmental donations, it still required […]

Considering the tax benefits why would investors not want project repay to be an s corporation

Can we imagine the following scenario: You have just started out as a junior executive in the purchasing department of your organization. Your boss has spent fifteen years in this department. One day while you are in a meeting with your boss and a potential vendor, you see your boss accepting a large yellow envelope and tucking it quickly into his pocket. This concerns you […]

Which of the following actions does NOT help managers defend against a hostile takeover? a. Establishing a poison pill provision. b. Granting lucrative golden parachutes to senior managers. c. Establishing a super-majority provision in the company’s bylaws to raise the percentage of the board of directors that must approve an acquisition from 50% to 75%. d. Retiring long-term debt early to reduce total debt on […]

Show the inputs to solve for the PV of each contract; identify which contract you recommend the rookie accept? PV of a Cash Flows Stream: A rookie quarterback is negotiating his first NFL contract. His opportunity cost is 7%. He has been offered three possible 4-year contracts. Payments are guaranteed, and they would be made at the end of each year. Terms of each contract […]

CMS Corporation’s balance sheet as of today is as follows: Long-term debt (bonds, at par)$10,000,000Preferred stock2,000,000Common stock ($10 par)10,000,000Retained earnings4,000,000Total debt and equity$26,000,000 The bonds have an 8.7% coupon rate, payable semiannually, and a par value of $1,000. They mature exactly 10 years from today. The yield to maturity is 12%, so the bonds now sell below par. What is the current market value of […]

For this discussion What recommendations would you make to Nike in terms of implementing the new CSR policy throughout the company? Identify areas of opportunities to further Nike’s business value. 3. Discuss the strengths and potential pitfalls.