What Is the Standard Deviation of a Portfolio That Is

question 72

Multiple Choice

What is the standard deviation of a portfolio that is invested 40% in stock Q and 60% in stock R?

• A) 0.7%
• B) 1.4%
• C) 2.6%
• D) 6.8%
• E) 8.1%

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