Your Portfolio Has an Expected Return of 15

question 21

Multiple Choice

Your portfolio has an expected return of 15.6 percent, a beta of 1.31, and a standard deviation of 15.3 percent. The U.S. Treasury bill rate is 3.8 percent. What is the Sharpe ratio of your portfolio?

• A) .67
• B) .69
• C) .74
• D) .77
• E) .83

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Antebellum Period

The era in United States history from the late 18th century until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, characterized by the growth of the South's economy and the intensification of the North-South divisions.

Black Population

Individuals who identify as having African ancestry, forming a significant demographic in various countries, with distinct cultural and social identities.

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