The S&P/ASX 200 Index Delivered a Return of 2%, -2

question 1

Multiple Choice

The S&P/ASX 200 index delivered a return of 2%, -2%, 10%, and -10% over four successive years. What is the arithmetic average annual return per year?

• A)10%
• B)2%
• C)0%
• D)6%

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