From $1950$ to $2007,$ the average return in the stock market, as measured by the S&P $500,$ was $13\mathrm{.}2$ percent and a standard deviation of $17$ percent. Given this information, which of the following statements is correct?

Multiple Choice

With an average return this high, it is unlikely that an investor will lose money in the stock market in the next year or two.

With a standard deviation this high, it is likely that an investor will lose money in some years over a $25-$year investment period.

This investment is not very good since the standard deviation is greater than the average return.

All of these choices are correct.