The Geometric Return on an Asset Over the Past 12

question 56

Multiple Choice

The geometric return on an asset over the past 12 years has been 14.50 percent.The arithmetic return over the same period was 14.96 percent.What is the best estimate of the average return on this asset over the next 5 years?

• A) 14.47 percent
• B) 14.67 percent
• C) 14.79 percent
• D) 14.88 percent
• E) 14.86 percent

Demonstrate effective study habits, including breaking down material into manageable parts and utilizing practice sessions.

Differentiate between acronym and acrostic as mnemonic aids.

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