Lester Has a Portfolio with an Average Return of 12

question 53

Multiple Choice

Lester has a portfolio with an average return of 12.8 percent and a standard deviation of 9.1 percent.He has a one percent probability of losing _____ percent or more in any given year.

• A)-33.97
• B)-38.87
• C)-20.67
• D)-5.04
• E)-8.37

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