Math Problem Statement
A stock has an annual return of 10.2 percent and a standard deviation of 40 percent. What is the smallest expected loss over the next year with a probability of 5 percent?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Statistics
Normal Distribution
Formulas
Value at Risk (VaR) formula: VaR = mean return + (z-score * standard deviation)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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