When Compared to a Normal Distribution,what Does It Mean for a Distribution

question 15

Multiple Choice

When compared to a normal distribution,what does it mean for a distribution to be leptokuric?

• A)flatter around the mean and fatter tails
• B)more peaked around mean and fatter tails
• C)more peaked around mean and larger variance
• D)flatter around mean and larger variance

Distinguish between different types of risks and the concept of risk aversion in investment choices.

Identify and calculate risk premiums and understand their role in compensating for systematic risk.

Understand portfolio beta as a measure of systematic risk and how it is computed from individual investment betas.

Recognize the effects of stock price changes on portfolio value.

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Definitions:

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True Altruism

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