7. Calculating Returns and Standard Deviations [LO1] Based on the following information, calculate the expected return and standard deviation for Stock A and Stock B:

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A: Given, Covariance = 2.419 Standard deviation =1.23 and 2.21

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A: The formula for calculating the variance of a stock is

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A: Risk free rate 5.5% Market rate 10.5%

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A: Higher beta is not desirable.

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A: As per CAPM, Return on portfolio = risk free rate + beta * (return on market - risk free rate)