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Consider the following probability distribution of returns for Alpha Corporation: Current Stock Price ($) Stock Price...
Consider the following probability distribution of returns for Alpha Corporation:
|
Current Stock Price ($) |
Stock Price in One Year ($) |
Return R |
Probability PR |
|
$38 |
55% |
25% |
|
|
$25 |
$29 |
0% |
50% |
|
$22 |
-25% |
25% |
What is the expected return for Alpha Corporation?
What is the variance of the return on Alpha Corporation?
What is the standard deviation of the return on Alpha Corporation?
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