Answer:
Porfolio return is 18%
Explanation:
Portfolio return is the weighted average return which is calculated on the basis of proportion of investment of each stock.
As per given data
Growth Strong Moderate Weak
A 37% 14.00% −8%
B 31% 12.00% −4%
C 33% 22.00% −6%
Investment Ratio
A : C = 1 : 1
Economic Growth is moderate so the growth moderate growth rate is used for the portfolio return calculation
Portfolio return = ( Ratio of investment of Stock A x Moderate growth of Stock A ) + ( Ratio of investment of Stock C x Moderate growth of Stock C )
Portfolio return = ( 1/2 x 14% ) + ( 1/2 x 22% )
Portfolio return = 7% + 11%
Portfolio return = 18%