A Stock Has an Expected Return of 15 Percent and a Standard

question 1

Multiple Choice

A stock has an expected return of 15 percent and a standard deviation of 20 percent.Long-term Treasury bonds have an expected return of 9 percent and a standard deviation of 11 percent.Given this data,which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The two assets have the same coefficient of variation.
• B) The stock investment has a better risk-return trade-off.
• C) The bond investment has a better risk-return trade-off.
• D) Both investments have the same diversifiable risk.

Comprehend the application and effectiveness of multimodal treatments in addressing substance abuse and health problems.

Recognize the role of self-efficacy and motivation in the context of behavior change and health interventions.

Understand the principles of motivational interviewing and its application in substance abuse intervention.

Understand the basics of convertible bonds and conversion ratios.

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