The S&P TSX Composite Index Delivered Annual Returns of 10

question 50

Multiple Choice

The S&P TSX Composite index delivered annual returns of 10.55%,-8.32%,21.08% and 9.10% from 2014 to 2017.What is the standard deviation of the index returns over these four years?

• A)131.67%
• B)8.14%
• C)7.27%
• D)9.94%
• E)12.18%

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Definitions:

Return On Assets

A profitability ratio that indicates how efficiently a company uses its assets to produce profit, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.

Net Profit Margin

A financial performance metric that shows the percentage of sales that has turned into profits, calculated by dividing net profit by revenue.

Price/Earnings Ratio

A valuation ratio of a company's current share price compared to its per-share earnings, used to evaluate a company's financial health and growth prospects.