a)
To determine: The
Introduction:
In a financial context, the return is seen as a percentage that represents the profit from an investment.
b)
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)
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)
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
e)
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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