Two Stocks, a and B, Have a Historical Correlation Indistinguishable

question 121

Short Answer

Two stocks, A and B, have a historical correlation indistinguishable from zero. The probability that stock A increases next year is 0.2, and the probability that stock B increases next year is 0.4. Calculate the probability that A and B both increase next year.

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Definitions:

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, minus the estimated costs of completion and the necessary costs to make the sale.

Inventory

The raw materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods considered to be the part of a business's assets that are ready or will be ready for sale.

FIFO Inventory Method

"First In, First Out," a method of inventory valuation where goods purchased first are assumed to be sold first.

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of core operations before other expenses.