What Is the Standard Deviation for a Portfolio That Has

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is the standard deviation for a portfolio that has $3,500 invested in a risk-free asset with 5% rate of return, and $6,500 invested in a risky asset with a 15% rate of return and a 22% standard deviation?

• A)7.70%
• B)9.75%
• C)5.25%
• D)14.30%

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Definitions:

Pay Equity

A principle that emphasizes equal salary for jobs of equal value within an organization, aiming to eliminate discrimination based on gender, race, or other unrelated job performance factors.

Executive Bonuses

Additional compensation given to executives, often tied to performance metrics, company profitability, or achievement of specific targets.

High-risk Executive Behaviours

Actions or decisions by top management that carry a significant chance of negative consequences for the organization or its stakeholders.

Ethical

Pertaining to or dealing with morals, the principles of morality pertaining to right and wrong conduct.