The following spreadsheet contains monthly returns for Cola Co. and Gas Co. for 2013. Using these data, estimate the average monthly return and the volatility for each stock. (Click on the following icon in order to copy its contents into a spreadsheet.) Month January February March April May June July August September October November The average monthly return for Cola Co. is%. (Round to two decimal places.) Cola Co. -7.10% -2.10% -3.80% -4.10% 1.50% 1,20% -21.10% - 14.50% -28.80% 22.90% -13.40% Gas Co. -8.10% -2.00% -2.60% -5.00% -4.70% -3.20% 6.70% -8.50% - 12.60% 16.50% -6.10%

The following spreadsheet contains monthly returns for Cola Co. and Gas Co. for 2013. Using these data, estimate the average monthly return and the volatility for each stock. (Click on the following icon in order to copy its contents into a spreadsheet.) Month January February March April May June July August September October November The average monthly return for Cola Co. is%. (Round to two decimal places.) Cola Co. -7.10% -2.10% -3.80% -4.10% 1.50% 1,20% -21.10% - 14.50% -28.80% 22.90% -13.40% Gas Co. -8.10% -2.00% -2.60% -5.00% -4.70% -3.20% 6.70% -8.50% - 12.60% 16.50% -6.10%

Essentials Of Investments

11th Edition

ISBN:9781260013924

Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

Publisher:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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On March 9, 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new low at a close of 6,847.20, which was down 86.04 that day.What was the return (in percent) of the stock market that day? (Negative answer should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) Return of Stock Market : _____.__%
The following spreadsheet contains monthly returns for Cola Co. and Gas Co. for 2013. Using these data, estimate the average monthly return and the volatility for each stock. (Click on the following icon in order to copy its contents into a spreadsheet.) Month January February March April May June July August September October November December The average monthly return for Cola Co. is%. (Round to two decimal places.) Cola Co. - 6.80% 7.40% -2.10% 4.30% 11.30% 1.40% 4.10% - 0.60% 0.80% 1.90% 0.70% - 2.90% Gas Co. - 3.00% - 7.70% 0.20% 3.10% - 1.00% 0.00% 4.80% - 3.80% - 5.80% 1.20% - 2.30% 4.70%
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