Assume That the Average Annual Historical Return for Shares That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Assume that the average annual historical return for shares that comprise the Australian All Ordinaries index is 12%, and the standard deviation of returns is 20%. Based on these numbers what is a 95% prediction interval for 2016 returns?

• A)-20%, 35%
• B)-10%, 40%
• C)-28%, 52%
• D)-15%, 35%

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