Here Are the Expected Returns on Two Stocks: If

question 2

Multiple Choice

Here are the expected returns on two stocks: If you form a 50−50 portfolio of the two stocks, what is the portfolio's standard deviation?

• A) 8.1%
• B) 10.5%
• C) 13.4%
• D) 16.5%
• E) 20.0%

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Cones

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision.

Saturated Color

A color that is fully intense and vivid, without any addition of white, black, or gray, resulting in the purest form of the color.

Single Wavelength

A specific frequency of light or electromagnetic radiation, often used in scientific and technical contexts to describe a monochromatic beam.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors change their sensitivity to a stimulus over time, often leading to a decrease in sensitivity to a constant stimulus.