A Stock Has an Expected Rate of Return of 13

question 14

Multiple Choice

A stock has an expected rate of return of 13 percent and a standard deviation of 21 percent.Which one of the following best describes the probability that this stock will lose at least half of its value in any one given year?

• A)0.1 percent
• B)0.5 percent
• C)1.0 percent
• D)2.5 percent
• E)5.0 percent

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Definitions:

Net Cash Flows

The total amount of cash being transferred into and out of a business, reflecting the company's overall financial health over a specific period.

Amortization Period

The length of time over which the principal of a debt is scheduled to be paid down through amortization.

Discounted Cash Flow

A valuation method used to estimate the value of an investment based on its expected future cash flows, adjusted for time value of money.

Payback Period

The duration required to recover the initial investment in a project or asset, based on the cash inflows that the investment generates.