Calculate the Expected Return, Variance, and Standard Deviation for a Portfolio

question 6

Essay

Calculate the expected return, variance, and standard deviation for a portfolio of four equally-weighted stocks with returns of 16.4%, -9.2%, 7.9%, and 22.0%. (Show your work)

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Definitions:

Cross-channel Consumer

A buyer who uses multiple channels or platforms for shopping, including online, in-store, and mobile, to make purchase decisions.

Shops Offline

Physical retail outlets where consumers can buy products in person, as opposed to online shopping.

Online Consumers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services via the internet.

Workday Shopping

The activity of purchasing goods or services during the working hours of a typical business day.