The Greater the Variability of the Possible Returns on an Investment

question 64

Multiple Choice

The greater the variability of the possible returns on an investment, _____. 

• A)the lesser the expected return
• B)the lower the standard deviation of the investment
• C)the higher the actual return on the investment
• D)the riskier the investment
• E)the lower the beta of the investment

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Definitions:

Conservation Of Liquid

a cognitive skill, identified by Piaget, that allows a child to understand that the quantity of a liquid remains the same despite changes in the shape of its container.

Conservation

The understanding that certain properties of objects, like volume or mass, remain the same despite changes in the objects' form or appearance.

Length

A measurement of how long something is from end to end, typically measured in units such as meters, feet, or inches.

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in the object's appearance.