The Variance of an Investment's Returns Is a Measure of The

question 8

Multiple Choice

The variance of an investment's returns is a measure of the:

• A) volatility of the rates of return.
• B) probability of a negative return.
• C) historic return over long periods.
• D) average value of the investment.

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