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Mimi

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Compute an appropriate measure of dispersion for both stocks to measure the risk of these investment opportunities. Which stock is more volatile?
 
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Question 2

What is the value of b0?
 
  A) 1.2432
  B) 0.2432
  C) 0.2003
  D) 0.8514


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Kedrick2014

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Reply #1 on: Jun 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The coefficients of variation are computed for both stocks to measure and compare the risk of these two investment opportunities. Since CVA = 11.41 and CVB = 0.253, we conclude that stock A is more volatile than stock B.

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Wow, this really help

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