Here are the returns on two stocks.
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Required:
a Calculate the variance and standard deviation of each stock.
a Which stock is riskier if held on its own?
b Now calculate the returns in each month of a portfolio that invests an equal amount each month in the two stocks.
c Is the variance more or less than halfway between the variance of the two individual stocks?
Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.
Req A
Req B
Calculate the variance and standard deviation of each stock.
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to decimal places.
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