Probabilities and possible returns of share X have been projected as below based on different statutes of an economy. Required: a) Calculate the expected return if you buy this share. b) Calculate the variance and standard deviation.
Probabilities and possible returns of share X have been projected as below based on different statutes of an economy. Required: a) Calculate the expected return if you buy this share. b) Calculate the variance and standard deviation.
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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues
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Probabilities and possible returns of share X have been projected as below based on different statutes of an economy.
Required:
a) Calculate the expected return if you buy this share.
b) Calculate the variance and standard deviation.
![Outcome
Probability Return
30%
30%
Recession
-13%
Expansion
8%
Boom
40%
20%](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F36dc7d2d-a79b-408a-981d-d1fa0325d167%2F625f5ff8-e4b5-49e9-8bca-d058535b8d5e%2Fgalurk_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:Outcome
Probability Return
30%
30%
Recession
-13%
Expansion
8%
Boom
40%
20%
Expert Solution
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Step 1
a) Calculation of expected return
Probability | Return | Expected return |
X | Y | Z=X*Y |
30% | -13% | -3.90% |
30% | 8% | 2.40% |
40% | 20% | 8.00% |
Expected return | 6.50% |
Hence
Expected return = 6.50%
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