The Higher the Standard Deviation, the Higher the Expected Return

question 43

True/False

The higher the standard deviation, the higher the expected return.

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Definitions:

Bond

A fixed income investment in which an investor loans money to an entity that borrows the funds for a defined period at a variable or fixed interest rate.

Characteristics Of A Bond

Aspects that define a bond, including its maturity date, face value, coupon rate, and issuer, determining its suitability for investors.

Interest Rate

The cost incurred, calculated as a fraction of the principal, for utilizing assets, charged by the lender to the borrower.

Banks

Financial institutions licensed to receive deposits and make loans, and offer various other financial services, such as wealth management and currency exchange.