You recently purchased a stock that is expected to earn 19 percent in a booming economy, 12 percent in a normal economy, and lose 8 percent in a recessionary economy. The probability of a boom economy is 16 percent while the probability of a normal economy is 78 percent. What is your expected rate of return on this stock?
Group of answer choices
12.54 percent
12.40 percent
10.25 percent
11.92 percent
13.50 percent
The Correct answer is 11.92%
Expected Return = Weighted average of returns
Probability of Recession = 100% - 16% - 78%
= 6%
Note - The question states that stock earns 19% and 12% and lose 8% (in recession). This means we will get negative returns during the recession period and thus it is indicated by minus sign.
Calculation of Expected Return
Let the probability be P and stock returns be X
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