The Value Line Index Is an Equally Weighted Geometric Average

question 71

Multiple Choice

The Value Line Index is an equally weighted geometric average of the returns of about 1,700 firms.The value of an index based on the geometric average returns of 3 stocks where the returns on the 3 stocks during a given period were 32%,5%,and -10%,respectively,is __________.

• A)4.3%
• B)7.6%
• C)9.0%
• D)13.4%
• E)5.0%

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