Investments Flashcards
Significant w/ high R2
Alpha / Treynor/ Jensen calculation
Macro aspect of CAPM
Capital Market Line CML
Markowitz Model Input Variables
Risk (SD), Return, Covariance
Also: Correlation Coefficient
NOT Beta
Who normally purchases STRIPS?
Pension Plans
Feature to reduce risk on a bond
Put Feature
Allows the holder to redeem at specified intervals before maturity and receive face value
Significant w/ low R2
Sharpe / Standard Deviation
Safest among long-term corporate issues
Mortgage Bonds
Backed by real property owned by issuing corporation - can be sold in event of default
Floor Value of a Convertible
Greater of its bond price or conversion value
Will always sell for no less than that.
Guaranteed Investment Contracts (GICs)
Similar to CDs but issued by insurance companies.
Terms from 2-5 yrs, no market risk, but credit risk on part of the issuer.
Popular for DB plans
Accredited investor traits
1-2-3 test
$1,000,000 net worth
$200,000 income single
$300,000 income joint
Confidence intervals
68% = 1 SD 95% = 2 SDs 99% = 3 SDs
Muni Bond Insurers
Assured Guaranty
AND
Berkshire
Investment grade
BBB and above
Junk Bonds
BB or lower
Current Yield formula
ANNUAL INTEREST ($) / BOND’s MARKET PX