Here shows the returns of firms X and Y under different states of economy. Which of the following results regarding the (expected return, risk) of the two assets is correct?[img=436x336]18032c62324d198.png[/img] A: X (30%, 10%), Y (20%, 20%); Y is riskier B: X (10%, 10%), Y (10%, 11%); Y is riskier C: X (10%, 25.30% ), Y (10%, 12.65% ); X is riskier D: X (10%, 12.30% ), Y (20%, 20.65% ); X is riskier
Here shows the returns of firms X and Y under different states of economy. Which of the following results regarding the (expected return, risk) of the two assets is correct?[img=436x336]18032c62324d198.png[/img] A: X (30%, 10%), Y (20%, 20%); Y is riskier B: X (10%, 10%), Y (10%, 11%); Y is riskier C: X (10%, 25.30% ), Y (10%, 12.65% ); X is riskier D: X (10%, 12.30% ), Y (20%, 20.65% ); X is riskier
8. Since some actions are riskier than others, what are we supposed to do?
8. Since some actions are riskier than others, what are we supposed to do?
Starting a business is a riskier path toward business success than working your way up the ranks of a large business.
Starting a business is a riskier path toward business success than working your way up the ranks of a large business.
A ________ prefers stock in the less risky asset than in the riskier asset. A: risk preferrer B: risk-averse person C: risk lover D: risk-favorable person
A ________ prefers stock in the less risky asset than in the riskier asset. A: risk preferrer B: risk-averse person C: risk lover D: risk-favorable person
According to the pure expectations theory, an upward-sloping yield curve implies: A: interest rates are expected to decline in the future. B: interest rates are expected to increase in the future. C: longer-term bonds are riskier than short-term bonds.
According to the pure expectations theory, an upward-sloping yield curve implies: A: interest rates are expected to decline in the future. B: interest rates are expected to increase in the future. C: longer-term bonds are riskier than short-term bonds.
If you have a bond that pays a lump sum at the time of maturity, it is A: called a zero-coupon bond. B: worth more than a bond with coupon payments. C: riskier than a bond with coupon payments. D: a safer investment than a perpetuity.
If you have a bond that pays a lump sum at the time of maturity, it is A: called a zero-coupon bond. B: worth more than a bond with coupon payments. C: riskier than a bond with coupon payments. D: a safer investment than a perpetuity.
Which of the following statements about return objectives is FALSE（） A: To achieve the capital appreciation objective, the nominal rate of return must exceed the rate of inflation. B: The total return objective is riskier than the current income objective and less risky than the capital appreciation objective. C: To achieve the capital preservation objective, the nominal rate of return must exceed the inflation rate.
Which of the following statements about return objectives is FALSE（） A: To achieve the capital appreciation objective, the nominal rate of return must exceed the rate of inflation. B: The total return objective is riskier than the current income objective and less risky than the capital appreciation objective. C: To achieve the capital preservation objective, the nominal rate of return must exceed the inflation rate.
Which of the<br/>following statements is least accurate?( ) A: If a project is<br/>riskier than the firm’s normal project, the firm should adjust<br/>the project’s discount rate upward. B: In the absence of<br/>capital rationing, a firm should take all projects with a positive<br/>net present value. C: When capital is rationed, the projects with the highest IRRs should be selected.
Which of the<br/>following statements is least accurate?( ) A: If a project is<br/>riskier than the firm’s normal project, the firm should adjust<br/>the project’s discount rate upward. B: In the absence of<br/>capital rationing, a firm should take all projects with a positive<br/>net present value. C: When capital is rationed, the projects with the highest IRRs should be selected.
What is the purpose of paragraph 5 (starting line 55)? A: to show why driving and tightrope walking are such risky activities B: to give examples of how practicing a risky activity can reduce fear of it C: to illustrate how some people are attracted to risky activities while others aren’t D: to explain why some activities are riskier and more dangerous than others
What is the purpose of paragraph 5 (starting line 55)? A: to show why driving and tightrope walking are such risky activities B: to give examples of how practicing a risky activity can reduce fear of it C: to illustrate how some people are attracted to risky activities while others aren’t D: to explain why some activities are riskier and more dangerous than others