What was the average realized return on ASA Robotics Inc.'s stack from 2006 bo 2010?L I. is 1. (02 Based on the sample data from 2006 to 2010, what is the standard deviation of ASA Robotics Inc.'s returns", . 53
o 2.31% O 1.71% o 1.32% o 1.53%
If investors expect the average realized return on ASA Robotics Inc.'s stock from 2006 to 2010 to continue in the future, what will be its coefficient of venation (CV)? o 0 52 O 0.83 0 0.38 O 0.45
Suppose you need to invest 510,000 in ASA Robotics Inc. or another company called Robonomics Inc. You know that Robonomics Inc. has a coefficient of variation of 0.90 and you calculated the coefficient of variation far ASA Robotics Inc. In order to make your investment decision you spend some time in analyzing the situation and drawing conclusions. Based on your conclusions, which of the following statements is b-ue? o Robonomics Inc. is two times more risky than ASA Robotics Inc. 0 ASA Robotics Inc. is two times more risky than Robonomics Inc.
S. Risk aversion s. Aa
Suppose an investor is offered the investment opportunities described in the table below. Each investment costs 51,000 today and provides a payoff, also described below, one year from now.
Option Payoff One Year from Now 1 100% chance of receiving 51,100 2 50% chance of receiving $1,000 50% cha nce of receiving $1,200 3 50% chance of receiving $200 50% chance of receiving 52,000
Which of the following would a risk-neutral investor prefer? GI The investor will be indifferent toward these options. O The investor will choose option 1. O The investor will choose option 2. 0 The investor will choose option 3.
In contrast, Erik's brother, Dem, is risk averse. Which of the following statements is true about Devin? O Everything else remaining constant, he prefers Option 3. O Everything else remaining constant, he prefers Option 1. Everything else remaining constant, he prefers Option 2.
6. Portfolio risk and diversification
A financial planner is examining the portfolios held by several of her clients. Identify which of the following portfolios is likely to have the smallest standard deviation:
• A portfolio containing only Microsoft stock 0 A portfolio consisting of about three randomly selected stocks from different sectors O A portfolio containing Microsoft, Apple, and Google stack