The Symbol Used for the Variance of the Sample Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

The symbol used for the variance of the sample is

• A) σ.
• B) σ².
• C) s.
• D) s².

---

Definitions:

Loss

The reduction in the value of an investment or the difference between the purchase price and the lower selling price.

Basis Risk

The risk that the price of a futures contract may not move in tandem with the price of the underlying asset, leading to potential losses in a hedging strategy.

Basis

The spot price minus the futures price.

Short Hedger

An investor who enters into contracts or investment positions to reduce the risk of price decreases in an asset they currently own or plan to own.