The Expected Rate of Return and Standard Deviations, Respectively for Four

question 66

Multiple Choice

The expected rate of return and standard deviations, respectively for four stocks are given below:
ABC 9%, 3%
CDE 11%, 9%
FGH 12%, 8%
IJK 14%, 10%
Which stock is clearly least desirable?

• A)ABC
• B)CDE
• C)FGH
• D)IJK

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