The Expected Rate of Return and Standard Deviations, Respectively for Four

question 89

Multiple Choice

The expected rate of return and standard deviations, respectively for four shares are given below: Which share is clearly least desirable? $$\begin{array} { l } \mathrm { ABC } \quad 9 \% , 3 \% \\\text { CDE } \quad 11 \% , 9 \% \\\text { FGH }\quad 12 \% , 8 \% \\\text { IJK } \quad 14 \% , 10 \% \\\end{array}$$
Which share is clearly least desirable?

• A) FGH.
• B) IJK.
• C) CDE.
• D) ABC.

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