Financial Management: Theory & Practice
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ISBN: 9781337909730
Author: Brigham
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 6, Problem 4MC
What is the stand-alone risk? Use the scenario data to calculate the standard deviation of the bond’s return for the next year.
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Financial Management: Theory & Practice
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