An Investor Is Considering Purchasing Two Stocks for a Portfolio

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Essay

An investor is considering purchasing two stocks for a portfolio.Both stocks will have equal weighting in the portfolio.It is expected that three economic states may occur, each with equal probability of occurring.If a boom economy transpires, stock A will yield a 20% return and stock B 10%.An average economy will see a 10% and 5% returns for stocks A and B respectively.In a bust economy, stock A will have a return of -5% and stock B 1%.Given the above information, calculate the standard deviations of each stock along with the portfolio.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Approach

A psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person, looking at human behavior not only through the eyes of the observer, but also through the eyes of the person doing the behaving.

Optimistic View

A mindset that tends to expect favorable outcomes and focuses on positive aspects of a situation.

Human Nature

The inherent characteristics, behaviors, and traits shared by all humans.

Empirical Research

The process of collecting and analyzing data through observation and experimentation to gain knowledge or prove theories.