Wawasan Open University (WOU) Questions

Question 1 (a) Explain the THREE (3) advantages of options over forwards and futures. (b) As a financial consultant, recommend to your corporate customer of internal hedging strategies through leading and lagging. Prove your recommendation with an example. Question 2 Illustrate the FIVE (5) primary methods of managing credit risk…

Questions 1. The Penang State Government announced the new Penang South Islands (PSI) development. The PSI is a sustainable township that features car-lite options, water canals plied by eco-friendly water taxis, energy-efficient power systems, green buildings, and tech-forward company campuses lining the streets. As a member of the team, you…

Questions. 1. Metals are commonly employed in the building and construction industry due to their inherent qualities. Structures, reinforcements, cladding, roofing, window frames, plumbing, heating equipment, and a variety of other applications all use them. Metals can be found in both old and new buildings, as well as in contemporary…

Question Green and sustainable development is globally promoted, and “Go Green” initiatives are also widely being encouraged in the country. The elements of the environmental design have played major roles in providing conducive environments to the occupants of a building. Identify a green residential block or an office tower that…

Question The elements of the environmental design have played major roles in providing comfort to the occupants of a building. Using the same building as in CA 1, in this assignment, you are required to further study and produce a report on the following points: a) Explore and introduce the…

QUESTION 1  a) Corus Berhad is interested to invest in bonds. Currently, the financial manager is evaluating both Bond A and Bond B. Bond A pays an 8 percent coupon semi-annually and matures in 12 years. Bond B pays a 7 percent coupon annually having a maturity period of 13…

QUESTION 2  a) Explain five advantages of preferred stock. b) Elaborate any three (3) features of common stock. c) Describe the salient characteristics of the bond. d) Home Company paid an annual dividend of RM0.90 per share this year. The company expects that the dividend will grow at an annual…

QUESTION 3  Evaluate the three mutual funds using Sharpe and Treynor measure. Given the risk-free rate is 5%. a) Calculate the following measures for each fund and market portfolio: i) Sharpe measure ii) Treynor measure b) Rank the portfolios using both measures and discuss the differences you find in the…

Question a) You are in a senior management position in a leading international funds management firm. Your Board of Directors required you to analyze FOUR (4) benefits of allocating funds across various countries and geographical regions based on two market dimensions: i) Developed countries. ii) Emerging markets. cta_question_2