An Investment Consultant Tells Her Client That the Probability of Making

question 52

Multiple Choice

An investment consultant tells her client that the probability of making a positive return with her suggested portfolio is 0.90. What is the risk, measured by standard deviation that this investment manager has assumed in her calculation if it is known that returns from her suggested portfolio are normally distributed with a mean of 6%?

• A) 1.28%
• B) 4.69%
• C) 6.00%
• D) 10.0%

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Definitions:

Low-Density Lipoprotein

A type of cholesterol often referred to as "bad" cholesterol because high levels can lead to plaque buildup in arteries and heart disease.

Bad Cholesterol

Commonly refers to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which can accumulate in the walls of blood vessels and increase the risk of heart disease.

Artery Walls

The layers of tissue that form the outer structure of an artery, which carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

Atherosclerosis

A disease in which plaque builds up inside arteries, leading to reduced blood flow and can result in heart attack, stroke, or other health issues.