You Own a Stock Has Produced an Average Geometric Return

question 25

Multiple Choice

You own a stock has produced an average geometric return of 9.7% and an average arithmetic return of 11.4% over the past 18 years. What annual rate of returns should you expect to earn on this security over the next 6 years?

• A) 11.04%
• B) 12.68%
• C) 13.01%
• D) 11.61%
• E) 10.90%

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Variable Factors

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