Rank the Following Three Stocks by Their Total Risk Level

question 66

Multiple Choice

Rank the following three stocks by their total risk level, highest to lowest. Night Ryder has an average return of 14 percent and standard deviation of 30 percent. The average return and standard deviation of WholeMart are 12 percent and 25 percent; and of Fruit Fly are 25 percent and 40 percent.

• A) Fruit Fly, Night Ryder, WholeMart
• B) Night Ryder, WholeMart, Fruit Fly
• C) WholeMart, Fruit Fly, Night Ryder
• D) WholeMart, Night Ryder, Fruit Fly

Evaluate segment attractiveness based on predefined criteria.

Understand key concepts in global marketing and economic environments.

Distinguish between different trade policies and their impacts on international business.

Recognize the significance of infrastructure in global marketing strategies.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that vary in direct relation to a business's operations, like expenses for raw materials or manufacturing supplies.

Activity Decreases

Reductions in the volume or intensity of activities, often leading to lower costs or changes in operational strategies.

Cost Estimation

The process of predicting the amount of resources, especially money, time, and labor, necessary to complete a project or produce a product.

Strong Correlation

A statistical relationship between two variables where a change in one is strongly associated with a change in the other.