An Asset Had Annual Returns of 14, 11, -15, 2

question 14

Multiple Choice

An asset had annual returns of 14, 11, -15, 2, and 37 percent, respectively, for the past five years. What is the standard deviation of these returns?

• A) 8.96 percent
• B) 16.05 percent
• C) 17.92 percent
• D) 18.91 percent
• E) 20.03 percent

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