The Variance of a Stock's Returns Can Be Calculated as The

question 98

Multiple Choice

The variance of a stock's returns can be calculated as the:

• A)Average value of deviations from the mean
• B)Average value of squared deviations from the mean
• C)Square root of average value of deviations from the mean
• D)Sum of the deviations from the mean

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Definitions:

FOB

Free on Board, a shipping term used to indicate whether the seller or buyer is responsible for goods damaged or destroyed during shipping.

Excess Capacity

A situation where a business produces less than it is actually capable of because there is not enough demand for its product or service.

Output Contract

A legal agreement in which a seller agrees to sell all the production to a particular buyer, who in turn agrees to purchase the entire output.

Needs Contract

A contract or agreement tailored to address and fulfill specific needs of the parties involved.