Two mutual fund​ managers, Martha and​ David, have been discussing whose fund is the top performer.  Martha states that investors bought shares in her mutual fund

1111

years ago for

​$27.0027.00​,

and those shares are now worth

$ 62.00$62.00.

David states that investors bought shares in his mutual fund

55

years ago for only

​$2.302.30​,

and they are now worth

$ 7.30$7.30.

Which mutual fund manager had the higher growth rate for the management​ period?  Should this comparison be made over different management​ periods?  Why or why​ not?

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Part 1

Which mutual fund manager has had the highest growth rate for the management​ period?  ​(Select the best​ response.)

A.

DavidDavid

has had the highest growth rate of

25.9925.99​%

for the management period.

B.

DavidDavid

has had the highest growth rate of

7.857.85​%

for the management period.

C.

MarthaMartha

has had the highest growth rate of

25.9925.99​%

for the management period.

D.

MarthaMartha

has had the highest growth rate of

7.857.85​%

for the management period.

Part 2

Which of the following statement is​ true?  ​(Select the best​ response.)

A.

A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to changing market conditions.

B.

A valid comparison can only be made over different management period due to tax considerations.

C.

A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to tax considerations.

D.

A valid comparison can only be made over different management period due to changing market conditions.

To determine which mutual fund manager had the higher growth rate, we'll calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for each fund. The CAGR is given by the formula:

\[
\text{CAGR} = \left(\frac{ \text{Ending Value} }{ \text{Beginning Value} }\right)^{\frac{1}{n}} - 1
\]

where $ n $ is the number of years.

### For Martha:
- Beginning Value = \$27.00
- Ending Value = \$62.00
- Period = 11 years

\[
\text{CAGR}_{\text{Martha}} = \left(\frac{62.00}{27.00}\right)^{\frac{1}{11}} - 1 \approx 0.0793 \text{ or } 7.93\%
\]

### For David:
- Beginning Value = \$2.30
- Ending Value = \$7.30
- Period = 5 years

\[
\text{CAGR}_{\text{David}} = \left(\frac{7.30}{2.30}\right)^{\frac{1}{5}} - 1 \approx 0.2527 \text{ or } 25.27\%
\]

### Conclusion for Part 1:
David has the highest growth rate. Therefore, the correct choice is:

**A. David has had the highest growth rate of 25.99% for the management period.**

(Note: The closest option for David’s growth rate is 25.99%, even though the calculated value is 25.27%. This might be due to rounding in the problem statement.)

### Part 2:
Regarding the comparison between the two funds:

**A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to changing market conditions.** This is because different market conditions at different times can significantly impact the growth rates, making it unfair to compare the performance over different periods directly.

Therefore, the correct choice is:

**A. A valid comparison can only be made over the same management period due to changing market conditions.**

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Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions:

1. How does the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) differ from simple average growth?
2. What other factors should be considered when comparing mutual fund performance?
3. How do external market conditions influence mutual fund returns over time?
4. What is the significance of the management period in evaluating fund performance?
5. Can different investment strategies affect the growth rate comparison between two funds?

**Tip:** When comparing investments, always ensure that the time periods are comparable to account for varying market conditions and strategies.

Two mutual fund managers, Martha and David, have been discussing whose fund is the top performer. Martha states that investors bought shares in her mutual fund 11 years ago for $27.00, and those shares are now worth $62.00. David states that investors bought shares in his mutual fund 5 years ago for only $2.30, and they are now worth $7.30. Which mutual fund manager had the higher growth rate for the management period? Should this comparison be made over different management periods? Why or why not?

Determine which mutual fund manager, Martha or David, had the highest growth rate using the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) formula. This problem covers key financial concepts and is suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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