Principles of Managerial Finance (14th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance)
Principles of Managerial Finance (14th Edition) (Pearson Series in Finance)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780133507690
Author: Lawrence J. Gitman, Chad J. Zutter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.9P

a)

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To determine: The rate of return.

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In a financial context, the return is seen as a percentage that represents the profit from an investment.

b)

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To discuss: The average Rate of return.

Introduction:

In a financial context, the return is seen as a percentage that represents the profit from an investment.

c)

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To discuss: The standard deviation.

Introduction:

The standard deviation measures the volatility of the stock. It measures in absolute terms the dispersion of asset risk around its mean.

d)

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To determine: The coefficient of variation

Introduction:

The coefficient of variation is an asset risk indicator that measures the relative dispersion. It describes the volatility of asset returns relative to its mean or expected return.

e)

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To determine: The investment decision

Introduction:

The coefficient of variation is an asset risk indicator, which helps to measure the relative dispersion. It would describe the volatility of asset returns according to mean or expected return of an asset.

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