Concept explainers
(a)
To calculate:
The residual standard deviation of the portfolio where holding is in equally weighted portfolio of
Introduction:
Standard deviation: It is historical volatility. It's applied to the annual
Variance: It is the squared of standard deviation. It cannot interpreted easily.
(b)
To calculate:
The probability of loss of a return on a market-neutral strategy involving equally weighted on the market-hedged position in the
Introduction:
Standard deviation: It is historical volatility. It's applied to the annual rate of return to quantify the investment volatility.
Variance: It is the squared of standard deviation. It cannot interpreted easily.
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