The Mean Change in the Value of a Portfolio of Trading

question 23

Multiple Choice

The mean change in the value of a portfolio of trading assets has been estimated to be 0 with a standard deviation of 20 percent. Yield changes are assumed to be normally distributed.
-What is the maximum yield change expected if a 95 percent confidence (one-tailed) limit is used?

• A)3.30%.
• B)20.0%.
• C)33.0%.
• D)39.2%.
• E)46.6%.

Comprehend how misrepresentations in zoning, whether intentional or accidental, can lead to legal actions for deceived parties.

Know the duty of care expected from professionals such as land appraisers towards their clients and third parties relying on their expertise.

Identify situations where a plaintiff may not succeed in an action for negligence due to the circumstances surrounding the duty of care and its breach.

Understand the application of negligent misstatement causing economic loss in professional advice and valuation scenarios.

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