Stocks A B and C display the following parameters: Expected Return A 15% Variance 9%2 Expected Return B 20% Variance 16%2 Expected Return C 25% Variance 4%2 If a rational investor has to choose two securities between the above, what would be his choice? (Hint: Calculate Coefficient of Variation)

Stocks A B and C display the following parameters: Expected Return A 15% Variance 9%2 Expected Return B 20% Variance 16%2 Expected Return C 25% Variance 4%2 If a rational investor has to choose two securities between the above, what would be his choice? (Hint: Calculate Coefficient of Variation)

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Stocks A B and C display the following parameters:

Expected Return A 15% Variance 9%²

Expected Return B 20% Variance 16%²

Expected Return C 25% Variance 4%²

If a rational investor has to choose two securities between the above, what would be his choice?

(Hint: Calculate Coefficient of Variation)

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