Because of Differences in the Expected Returns of Different Investments,the

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Because of differences in the expected returns of different investments,the standard deviation is not always an adequate measure of risk.However,the coefficient of variation adjusts for differences in expected returns and thus allows investors to make better comparisons of investments' stand-alone risk.

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Definitions:

Alkali Metals

A group of chemical elements in the periodic table with similar properties: shiny, soft, highly reactive at standard temperature and pressure.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a highly caustic metallic base and alkali that is available in pellets, flakes, and dissolved solutions, used in the manufacturing of many products, including soap and paper.

Strong Base

A substance that can completely dissociate in water to produce hydroxide ions and a corresponding cation.

Hydroxide Ions

Negatively charged ions made of oxygen and hydrogen (OH-), which characterize basic solutions.