6. On the basis of the utility formula below, which investment would you select if you were risk averse with A = 4? Standard Expected return E() deviation Investment 0.12 0.30 2 0.15 0.50 3 0.21 0.16 0.24 0.21

6. On the basis of the utility formula below, which investment would you select if you were risk averse with A = 4? Standard Expected return E() deviation Investment 0.12 0.30 2 0.15 0.50 3 0.21 0.16 0.24 0.21

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