4. a. Someone in the 36 percent tax bracket can earn 9 percent annually on her investments

in a tax-exempt IRA account. What will be the value of a one-time $10,000 investment
in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
b. Suppose the preceding 9 percent return is taxable rather than tax-deferred and the taxes
are paid annually. What will be the after-tax value of her $10,000 investment after 5, 10,
and 20 years?

2 answers

P = Po + Po*r*t.
P = 10000 + 10000*0.09*5 = $14,500. =
Value after 5 years.
You have a fairly large portfolio of U.S. stocks and bonds. You meet a financial planner at a
social gathering who suggests that you diversify your portfolio by investing in emerging market
stocks. Discuss whether the correlation results in Exhibit 3.10 support this suggestion