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Explanation:
The fund has more exposure towards value stocks. This conclusion is drawn from the positive coefficient of the HML (High Minus Low) factor in the regression equation. The HML factor is a measure of the spread in returns between value stocks and growth stocks. A positive HML coefficient indicates that the fund's returns move more closely with value stocks than with growth stocks. In other words, when value stocks perform well, the fund's returns are likely to increase, and when value stocks perform poorly, the fund's returns are likely to decrease. This suggests that the fund has a higher exposure to value stocks. The high positive coefficient in the HML means high book to market value, which indicates a value stock. Therefore, the assertion made by the investment management firm in the fund's factsheet is correct.
Choice B is incorrect. The fund does not have more exposure towards growth stocks. The positive coefficient of 0.54 for HML (High Minus Low) indicates that the fund has a higher exposure to value stocks, not growth stocks. Growth stocks typically have negative HML coefficients.
Choice C is incorrect. The fund does not have equal exposure towards both value and growth stocks. As mentioned above, the positive HML coefficient suggests a higher tilt towards value stocks.
Choice D is incorrect. The fund is not concentrated with growth stocks as the positive HML coefficient indicates a preference for value over growth.
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Q.2424 A large investment management firm manages multiple funds. It re-launches one of its best performing funds to attract new investors. John Grey, a prospective investor in the fund, goes through the fund factsheet. In the factsheet, the investment management firm states that the fund invests in large value stocks. To verify the correctness of this assertion, Grey plans to leverage the skills he’s learned from his Finance undergraduate classes. Grey regresses the fund return against the market and a few other factors. The results areas presented below:
Which of the following statements is correct?
A
The fund has more exposure towards value stocks.
B
The fund has more exposure towards growth stocks.
C
The fund has equal exposure towards both value and growth stocks.
D
The fund is concentrated with growth stocks.