The Yearly Prices (rounded to the nearest dollar) for GLD (a gold exchange traded fund) and SLV (a silver exchange traded fund) are reported in the following table. 
(See the Excel Data File.)
A) Calculate the sample variance and sample standard deviation for the GLD ETF and SLV ETF.
B) Which asset had a greater variance?
C) Which asset had the greater relative dispersion?
Definitions:
Semiannual Coupon
A fixed interest payment on a bond that is made twice a year.
Yield To Maturity
The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until it matures, including all paid interest and principal repayments.
Market Price
The ongoing financial rate for purchasing or selling an asset or service.
Par Value
The face value of a bond or the stock value stated in the corporate charter, not necessarily reflecting the market value.
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