2. Statistical measures of standalone risk Remember, the expected value of a probability distribution is a statistical measure of the average (mean) value expected to occur during all possible circumstances. To compute an asset's expected return under a range of possible circumstances (or states of nature), multiply the anticipated return expected to result during each state of nature by its probability of occurrence. Consider the following case: a Dominic owns a two-stock portfolio that Invests in Happy Dog Soap Company (HDS) and Black Sheep Broadcasting (BSB). Three-quarters of Dominic's portfolio value consists of HDS's shares, and the balance consists of BSB's shares. the ocks in Each stock's expected return for the next year will depend on forecasted market conditions. The expected returns fror different market conditions are detalled in the following table: 0.50 Market Condition Probability of Occurrence Happy Dog Soap Black Sheep Broadcasting Strong 37.5% 52.5% Normal 30% Weak -37.5% 0.25 22.5% 0.25 -30% Calculate expected returns for the individual stocks in Dominic's portfolio as well as the expected rate of return of the entire portfolio over the three possible market conditions next year. The expected rate of return on Happy Dog Soap's stock over the next year is The expected rate of return on Black Sheep Broadcasting's stock over the next year is The expected rate of return on Dominic's portfolio over the next year is The expected returns for Dominic's portfolio were calculated based on three possible conditions in the market. Such conditions will vary from time to time, and for each condition there will be a specific outcome. These probabilities and outcomes can be represented in the form of a continuous probability distribution graph. For example, the continuous probability distributions of rates of return on stocks for two different companies are shown on the following graph: For example, the continuous probability distributions of rates of return on stocks for two different companies are shown on the following graph: PROBABILITY DENSITY Company G Company H -60 -20 0 20 40 60 RATE OF RETURN (Percent) Based on the graph's Information, which statement is false? Company H has lower risk. Company G has lower risk