Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 24

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below. The volatility of the market portfolio is 10%,the expected return on the market is 12%,and the risk-free rate of interest is 4%.
-The expected return on the portfolio of the three stocks is closest to:

• A)10.0%.
• B)11.4%.
• C)11.8%.
• D)12.0%.

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Definitions:

Compounded Annually

Interest calculated on the initial principal and the accumulated interest from the past year added together once per year.

Term Deposit

A type of bank deposit that has a fixed term and typically offers a higher interest rate than a regular savings account.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use.

Original Principal

The initial amount of money borrowed or invested before any interest or earnings are applied.