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Explanation:
For a closed-end fund, the share price is determined by the present value of the investor's expected future payoff, not necessarily by current NAV.
$100So the expected value in 6 years is:
Discount that back at the expected asset return of 9.0%:
Therefore, the most likely fund price per share is $96.21.
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Q-21.6.1. The Fast Torpedo fund is a closed-end mutual fund that invests in companies. The fund's average investor has a six-year holding period. The fund pays no dividends. The expected return from the fund's assets (not the fund itself) is 9.0% per annum with annual compound frequency. The management fee is 70 basis points (0.70%) per annum. The net asset value (NAV) of the fund happens to be $100.00 per share. Which of the following is most likely to be the fund's price per share?
A
$96.21
B
$100.00
C
$115.00
D
$231.31