Suppose That Ms

question 2

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Ms.Lynch can make up her portfolio using a risk-free asset that offers a surefire rate of return of 5% and a risky asset with an expected rate of return of 10%, with standard deviation 5.If she chooses a portfolio with an expected rate of return of 8.75%, then the standard deviation of her return on this portfolio will be

• A)7.50%.
• B)3.75%.
• C)1.88%.
• D)6.75%.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Vega

The response of option price to a change in the standard deviation of the underlying asset.

Option's Price

The price at which a specific derivative contract can be exercised, determined by factors like the underlying asset's price, time to expiration, and volatility.

Volatility

The rate at which the price of a security increases or decreases for a given set of returns.

Time Value

The idea that having money now is more valuable than having the same amount later on because of its ability to generate earnings over time.