Since 1802, the Average Annual Compound Return for Stock Holdings

question 190

Multiple Choice

Since 1802, the average annual compound return for stock holdings, adjusted for inflation, has been approximately

• A) 2 percent.
• B) 7 percent.
• C) 15 percent.
• D) 30 percent.

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