Lisa is a graduate student from Holmes Institute who is actively involved in investment in the securities market. She had established one investment portfolio 5 years ago. Supposing that the forecast on the economic situation and returns of the portfolio will be as follows in the next year, calculate the expected return, variance and standard deviation of the portfolio. State of economy Probability Rate of returns Mild Recession 0.30 - 5% Growth 0.40 12% Strong Growth 0.30 25%

Lisa is a graduate student from Holmes Institute who is actively involved in investment in the securities market. She had established one investment portfolio 5 years ago. Supposing that the forecast on the economic situation and returns of the portfolio will be as follows in the next year, calculate the expected return, variance and standard deviation of the portfolio. State of economy Probability Rate of returns Mild Recession 0.30 - 5% Growth 0.40 12% Strong Growth 0.30 25%

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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