Stock Q Is Expected to Return 14 Percent in a Boom

question 35

Multiple Choice

Stock Q is expected to return 14 percent in a boom and 8 percent in a normal economy.Assume Stock R will return 11 percent in a boom and 10 percent in a normal economy.The probability of a boom is 13 percent.Otherwise,the economy will be normal.What is the standard deviation of a portfolio that is invested 48 percent in stock Q and 52 percent in stock R?

• A)0)78%
• B)1)42%
• C)1)14%
• D)0)67%
• E)1)61%

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Definitions:

Prestige Pricing

A pricing strategy where prices are set higher than average to suggest status, exclusivity, and high quality.

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Individuals who make purchasing decisions based on the social status or prestige associated with a product or brand.

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A marketing strategy involving setting a low price for a new product to attract customers and gain market share quickly.

Mass Market

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