What Is the Standard Deviation of the Returns on a Stock

question 288

Multiple Choice

What is the standard deviation of the returns on a stock given the following information?

• A) 5.80%
• B) 7.34%
• C) 8.38%
• D) 9.15%
• E) 9.87%

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Definitions:

Marginal Analysis

An examination of the benefits and costs of one additional unit of production or consumption.

Marginal Benefit

Refers to the additional satisfaction or utility that a person receives from consuming an additional unit of a good or service.

Marginal Benefit

The additional satisfaction or utility gained by consuming one more unit of a good or service, important for decision-making in consumption and production.

Marginal Benefit

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by an individual from consuming one more unit of a product or service.