RISK, RETURN, AND STOCK VALUATIONAssignment Overview For this assignment, Questions 1 and 3 are computational in nature. Questions 2 and 4 are conceptual questions. So make sure to thoroughly review t

RISK, RETURN, AND STOCK VALUATIONAssignment Overview For this assignment, Questions 1 and 3 are computational in nature. Questions 2 and 4 are conceptual questions. So make sure to thoroughly review t

RISK, RETURN, AND STOCK VALUATIONAssignment Overview

For this assignment, Questions 1 and 3 are computational in nature. Questions 2 and 4 are conceptual questions. So make sure to thoroughly review the required background readings and make sure you understand the material at a conceptual level and also understand the steps involved in the computations.

Case Assignment

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1. Using a dividend discount model, what is the value of a stock that pays an annual dividend of $5 that is not expected to grow and the discount rate is 10%? What will be the value of the stock if the dividend is expected to grow 5% per year?
2. Explain whether each of the following is systematic or unsystematic risk using references to the required background readings:
3. Use the CAPM to calculate the following:
4. Do you think the following companies would have a high, low, or average beta? Explain your answer using references from the background readings and your knowledge of CAPM and beta:

Assignment Expectations

Answer the assignment questions directly.

• Stay focused on the precise assignment questions. Do not go off on tangents or devote a lot of space to summarizing general background materials.