The Standard Deviation and Expected Returns for 4 Portfolios (A

question 65

Essay

The standard deviation and expected returns for 4 portfolios (A, B, C, and D)are graphed on the following efficient frontier:
Which of the following portfolios (or combinations)are likely to be preferred by a risk-averse investor? Which of the following portfolios (or combinations)are likely to be preferred by a risk-loving investor? Explain your reasoning.

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Definitions:

Mixed/Whole Numbers

Numbers consisting of both a whole number and a fractional part, usually written with the whole number and fraction separated by a space.

Rate

The ratio of change in one variable relative to another, often used in contexts of finance (interest rates), growth rates, or other measurements of change.

Decimal Places

The places for digits to the right of the decimal point, representing tenths, hundredths, thousandths, and so forth.

Base

In finance, it typically refers to the basic rate or the initial point of reference from which calculations are made or adjusted.