c) Calculate Jensen's measure of performance for Wildcat Fund.  d) Assuming that the Wildcat fund is well diversified; which performance measure is best? Why?

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c) Calculate Jensen's measure of performance for Wildcat Fund. 

d) Assuming that the Wildcat fund is well diversified; which performance measure is best? Why?

The following data are available relating to the performance of Wildcat Fund and the market
portfolio:
Wildcat
18%
25%
1.25
2%
Market Portfolio
15%
20%
1.00
0%
Average Return
Standard Deviation of Returns
Beta
Residual Standard Deviation
The risk-free return during the sample period was 7%.
Transcribed Image Text:The following data are available relating to the performance of Wildcat Fund and the market portfolio: Wildcat 18% 25% 1.25 2% Market Portfolio 15% 20% 1.00 0% Average Return Standard Deviation of Returns Beta Residual Standard Deviation The risk-free return during the sample period was 7%.
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