Corporate Finance Assignment: Risk, Returns, and Investment Decisions

This corporate finance assignment analyzes the performance of five companies' stocks (CBA, QAN, AMP, ANZ, and NAB) and an equal-weighted portfolio against the ASX200 index. It computes and compares average monthly returns, standard deviations (volatility), and beta values to assess risk. The assignment evaluates systematic and unsystematic risks, determines over/underpricing of shares, and provides investment recommendations based on risk appetite. The analysis suggests investing in QAN for higher returns or ANZ for lower risk. The portfolio is deemed overvalued based on the expected returns. The document references key finance concepts and includes a list of cited references.