a)
To determine: The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for four years.
Introduction:
Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) refers to the return after compounding the average returns for multiple years.
b)
To determine: The average annual return of the investment for 4 years.
Introduction:
Average annaul return refers to the returns that an investment earns in an average year over different periods.
c)
To discuss: The better measure of the investment’s of past performance.
Introduction:
Investment refers to the purchase of financial assets with the expectation of a rise in the value of the asset in the future. Investment decisions purely depend on the perception of the investor.
d)
To discuss: The better measure of the investment’s expected return next year.
Introduction:
Expected return refers to a return that the investors expect on a risky investment in the future.
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