Use the Following Historical Average Returns and Standard Deviations to Answer

question 119

Multiple Choice

Use the following historical average returns and standard deviations to answer the question below. Based on the historical data above, what is your reward for bearing risk of owning small-company stocks rather than Canadian common stocks?

• A) 1.59%
• B) 0.80%
• C) 2.39%
• D) 1.60%
• E) 4.25%

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