Use the Following Historical Average Returns and Standard Deviations to Answer

question 113

Multiple Choice

Use the following historical average returns and standard deviations to answer the question below. What is the historical risk premium of Canadian common stocks over long bonds?

• A) 7.15%
• B) 7.16%
• C) 5.56%
• D) 1.60%
• E) 8.75%

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