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What is the holding period return (HPRt) formula to calculate the return from an investment over a specific period?
What is the holding period return (HPRt) formula to calculate the return from an investment over a specific period?
- $HPRt = \frac{PT + Pt}{2}$
- $HPRt = \frac{PT \times Pt}{100}$
- $HPRt = \frac{PT - Pt}{Pt}$ (correct)
- $HPRt = \frac{Pt - PT}{PT}$
Which zero-coupon bond has the highest holding period return (HPRt)?
Which zero-coupon bond has the highest holding period return (HPRt)?
- Bond C (correct)
- Bond A
- Bond B
- They all have the same holding period return
What is a key reason why the holding period return (HPRt) cannot be directly compared among different bonds?
What is a key reason why the holding period return (HPRt) cannot be directly compared among different bonds?
- They have different coupon rates.
- They require different initial investments.
- They have different liquidity levels.
- Their holding periods differ. (correct)
Which factor is NOT mentioned as impacting the interest rate?
Which factor is NOT mentioned as impacting the interest rate?
If an investor wants to compare the returns of multiple bonds with different holding periods, what should they calculate?
If an investor wants to compare the returns of multiple bonds with different holding periods, what should they calculate?
What is represented by $Pt$ in the HPRt formula?
What is represented by $Pt$ in the HPRt formula?
What is the par value of the zero-coupon bonds mentioned?
What is the par value of the zero-coupon bonds mentioned?
Which bond has the longest time to maturity?
Which bond has the longest time to maturity?
What does the effective annual rate (EAR) take into account that the annual percentage rate (APR) does not?
What does the effective annual rate (EAR) take into account that the annual percentage rate (APR) does not?
For a bond bought at €80 with a payout of €100 after 5 years, what is the holding period return (HPR)?
For a bond bought at €80 with a payout of €100 after 5 years, what is the holding period return (HPR)?
According to the relationship between interest rates and inflation, which statement is true regarding the real interest rate and nominal interest rate?
According to the relationship between interest rates and inflation, which statement is true regarding the real interest rate and nominal interest rate?
What happens to the effective annual rate (EAR) as the time to maturity increases?
What happens to the effective annual rate (EAR) as the time to maturity increases?
What formula represents the relationship between nominal interest rate, real interest rate, and expected inflation rate?
What formula represents the relationship between nominal interest rate, real interest rate, and expected inflation rate?
After reinvesting the returns from buying a bond for €80 and getting €100 back, how much would you have if you reinvested it immediately?
After reinvesting the returns from buying a bond for €80 and getting €100 back, how much would you have if you reinvested it immediately?
What does the annual percentage rate (APR) represent in financial terms?
What does the annual percentage rate (APR) represent in financial terms?
In the formula for holding period return (HPR), what does P0 represent?
In the formula for holding period return (HPR), what does P0 represent?
What is one advantage of using logarithmic returns?
What is one advantage of using logarithmic returns?
When estimating future investments, what approach can be used?
When estimating future investments, what approach can be used?
What does the Sharpe ratio measure?
What does the Sharpe ratio measure?
How can historical returns inform the probability distribution of future returns?
How can historical returns inform the probability distribution of future returns?
In regards to exchange rates, what does the symmetry of logarithmic returns refer to?
In regards to exchange rates, what does the symmetry of logarithmic returns refer to?
What is a common misconception about the variation of historical returns?
What is a common misconception about the variation of historical returns?
What might lead lenders to increase compensation during inflation?
What might lead lenders to increase compensation during inflation?
What is typically necessary to describe a normal distribution of returns?
What is typically necessary to describe a normal distribution of returns?
Flashcards
Return
Return
The amount of money gained or lost on an investment relative to the initial investment amount.
Risk
Risk
The risk that an investment's value will decrease.
Demand for Capital
Demand for Capital
The amount of money that households and businesses want to borrow.
Supply for Capital
Supply for Capital
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Government's Net Supply/Demand
Government's Net Supply/Demand
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Holding Period Return (HPR)
Holding Period Return (HPR)
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Zero-Coupon Bond
Zero-Coupon Bond
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Normalizing Returns
Normalizing Returns
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Inflation Compensation
Inflation Compensation
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Historical Returns
Historical Returns
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Future Returns
Future Returns
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Scenario Analysis
Scenario Analysis
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Logarithmic Returns
Logarithmic Returns
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Mean Return
Mean Return
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Variance of Returns
Variance of Returns
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Sharpe Ratio
Sharpe Ratio
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What is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?
What is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?
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What is the Effective Annual Rate (EAR)?
What is the Effective Annual Rate (EAR)?
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What is the Holding Period Return (HPR)?
What is the Holding Period Return (HPR)?
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What is the Fisher Equation?
What is the Fisher Equation?
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What is the Real Interest Rate?
What is the Real Interest Rate?
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What is the Nominal Interest Rate?
What is the Nominal Interest Rate?
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Why is EAR < APR for bonds with maturity > 1 year?
Why is EAR < APR for bonds with maturity > 1 year?
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Why is the Real Interest Rate more important than the Nominal Interest Rate for investors?
Why is the Real Interest Rate more important than the Nominal Interest Rate for investors?
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Study Notes
Risk and Return from Historical Record
- Portfolio theory categorizes investments primarily by risk and return.
- Return: the gain or loss on an investment relative to the initial investment.
- Interest rate factors include:
- Supply of capital by households
- Demand for capital by businesses
- Government's net supply/demand (e.g., actions by the central bank).
Comparing Zero-Coupon Bonds
- Comparing zero-coupon bonds with different maturities and a par value of 100 involves evaluating holding period return (HPR).
- HPR is the return over a specific time period, like from time 0 to time T.
- It's analogous to an interest rate, but the interest rate is fixed upfront, whereas HPR varies over the holding period.
- HPR is calculated as (Price at the end of the period / Initial Price) - 1.
Holding Period Returns
- Holding period returns increase as bond maturity increases.
- Comparing bonds with different holding periods isn't straightforward.
- One must standardize returns (e.g., convert to "one-year-equivalent returns") to make a fair comparison.
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) vs. Effective Annual Rate (EAR)
- APR: A simple way to calculate annual percentage rate. APR does not consider reinvestment.
- EAR: Considers reinvestment, thus offering a more accurate measure of returns, given that the money earned over a period of time is reinvestment in the same or similar instrument. A more accurate result than APR, which does not.
- The difference between APR and EAR is larger with longer maturities.
Relationship between Interest Rates and Inflation
- The Fisher equation describes the relationship: Nominal interest rate = Real interest rate + Expected inflation rate.
- The nominal rate reflects compensation for lending + the price increases expected for the currency used. Real interest rate does not factor in inflation.
- Investors prioritize real interest rates over nominal as they relate to purchasing power and real value.
Mean Scenario Returns
- Historical returns can be used to assess investment estimations, although they don't consider future scenarios.
- Assigning probabilities to future scenarios can help estimate expected returns for investments where future outcomes are uncertain.
Percentage vs Logarithmic Returns
- Logarithmic returns are easier to aggregate temporally compared to percentage returns.
- Logarithmic returns also show more symmetry (positive and negative changes are treated equally from a log perspective).
Sharpe Ratio
- The Sharpe Ratio is calculated by dividing risk premium by standard deviation.
- It measures reward relative to variability.
- A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates greater return for a given amount of risk.
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Explore the concepts of risk and return in investment portfolios. This quiz covers the evaluation of zero-coupon bonds and the calculation of holding period returns over various maturities. Test your understanding of key financial metrics and theories related to investment strategies.
