A Stock Has an Expected Return of 15% and a Standard

question 71

Multiple Choice

A stock has an expected return of 15% and a standard deviation of 20%. Long-term Treasury bonds have an expected return of 9% and a standard deviation of 11%. Given this data, which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The two assets have the same coefficient of variation.
• B) The stock investment has a better risk-return trade-off.
• C) The bond investment has a better risk-return trade-off.
• D) Both investments have the same diversifiable risk.

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Definitions:

Direct Approach

A method used in financial accounting that records all transactions directly affecting the income statement, emphasizing cash receipts and payments.

Indirect Approach

A strategy or method that tackles objectives through indirect means rather than directly aiming at them.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and other investments not considered cash equivalents.

Financing Activities

Operations that lead to modifications in the magnitude and structure of an entity's equity capital or debt.