The Riskiness of an Asset Is Measured by

question 23

Multiple Choice

The riskiness of an asset is measured by

• A)the magnitude of its return.
• B)the absolute value of any change in the asset's price.
• C)the standard deviation of its return.
• D)risk is impossible to measure.

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Definitions:

Impressionable Systems

Systems that are easily influenced or modified by external factors, typically used in the context of organizations, networks, or technologies.

Ions

Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, making them positively or negatively charged.

Chemical Process

A method or means of changing one or more chemicals or chemical compounds, often involving reactions that transform materials.

Cortisol

A hormone synthesized by the adrenal glands that is often secreted in reaction to stress and decreased levels of blood sugar.