If a Researcher Is Using Exponential Smoothing and Determines That

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a researcher is using exponential smoothing and determines that the forecast for the next period (F_{t + 1}) is the average of the actual value for the previous period (X_t) and the forecast value for the previous period (F_t) , then α = ______.

• A)0.35
• B)0.40
• C)0.50
• D)0.55
• E)there is not enough information to determine the value of α

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Definitions:

Expected Return

The anticipated return on an investment, accounting for the probabilities of different outcomes, including gains and losses.

Total Return

The overall financial benefit (or loss) of an investment over a specified period, including both capital gains and dividends.

Beta

A scale for calculating the instability, or regular risk, of a security or combined investments relative to the market in its entirety.

Systematic Risk

The risk inherent to the entire market or market segment, not reducible through diversification.