According to the mean-variance criterion, which one of the following investments dominates all others?

The risk premium for common stocks

Which of the following determine(s) the level of real interest rates? I) The supply of savings by households and business firms; II) The demand for investment funds; III) The government's net supply and/or demand for funds

The holding-period return (HPR) on a share of stock is equal to

You purchased a share of stock for \$20. One year later you received \$1 as a dividend and sold the share for \$29. What was your holding- period return?

When comparing investments with different horizons the_______provides the more accurate comparison.

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) true?

I) The real rate of interest is determined by the supply and demand for funds;

II) The real rate of interest is determined by the expected rate of inflation;

III) The real rate of interest can be affected by actions of the Fed;

IV) The real rate of interest is equal to the nominal interest rate plus the expected rate of inflation.