Corporate Finance: Newsletter - January 24, 2000



Corporate Finance: Newsletter - February 22, 2002

Where we are in class…

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Where you should be in the project…

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Data Notes…

There are a number of ways you can check out how sensitive your beta calculations are to alternate formulations – different indices, time periods and time intervals. One is to review how different reported betas are in different services. Part of the reason is the different choices they make. Another is to sit in front of a Bloomberg terminal and change the defaults in a beta calculation. Keep track of the beta and the standard error in the beta estimate.

It is difficult to find a quantitative measure of how discretionary your firm’s products and services are or its operating leverage, but you can look at its operating history

Miscellaneous FAQs

What if I cannot make the quiz?

Please let me know before the quiz. If you are stuck in a subway during the quiz time, let me know as soon as you get out.

What can I do to get ready for the quiz?

The answer is obvious. Work through as many problems as you can. Don’t cheat (i.e. look at the answers) and try out a few practice quizzes with realistic time constraints.

What should I bring to the quiz?

Besides yourself? Bring your lecture notes, a working calculator (financial would be better but scientific will do) and any notes that you may have on the problems you worked through.

What is a good strategy for the quiz?

Time management is critical and so is confidence. It is always nice to get a problem done and out of the way in the first 10 minutes. Pick your easiest problem and work through it. If you get stuck, give yourself a couple of minutes and move on. Show all your work…

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