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Given a diversified portfolio with a forecasted annual return of 7% and a standard deviation of 12%, and a risk-free rate of 2%. What is the portfolio's Sharpe Ratio?

The Sharpe Ratio is calculated as (Portfolio Return - Risk-Free Rate) / Portfolio Standard Deviation. So, (0.07 - 0.02) / 0.12 = 0.05 / 0.12 = 0.417.

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Question: Given a diversified portfolio with a forecasted annual return of 7% and a standard deviation of 12%, and a risk-free rate of 2%. What is the portfolio's Sharpe Ratio?

Answer options: ✅ 0.417

  • 0.250
  • 0.583
  • 0.050

Correct answer: 0.417

Explanation: The Sharpe Ratio is calculated as (Portfolio Return - Risk-Free Rate) / Portfolio Standard Deviation. So, (0.07 - 0.02) / 0.12 = 0.05 / 0.12 = 0.417.

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