Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.2, Problem 1.6RQ
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To discuss: The reason why managers make out that trade-off exists between returns and risk and even the reason why this trade-off exits.
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Risk refers to the movement or fluctuation in the value of an investment in the business. The movement can be positive or negative. A positive fluctuation in the price benefits the investor. The investor will lose money if the price movement in negative.
Return is a loss or gain incurred on the investment made by the investors. It is expressed in terms of percentage.
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