The Return on Your Portfolio Over the Last 5 Years

question 18

Multiple Choice

The return on your portfolio over the last 5 years were -5%, 20%, 0%, 10% and 5%. What was the standard deviation of your return? What is your best guess as to next year's return?

• A) 2.74%; 6.00%.
• B) 5.31%; 5.65%.
• C) 9.62%; 6.00%.
• D) 9.62%; 15.00%.
• E) 12.70%; 20.00%.

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