parts a-e

L eBook Stocks A and B have the following historical returns: Stock B's Returns, ra Year 2016 Stock A's Returns, TA (24.90%) (17.40%) 2017 25.25 21.20 2018 17.75 34,70 2019 (4.25) (13.90) 2020 22.50 11.75 a. Calculate the average rate of return for each stock during the period 2016 through 2020. Round your answers to two decimal places. Stock A: % Stock B: %6 b. Assume that someone held a portfolio consisting of 50% of Stock A and 50% of Stock B. What would the realized rate of return on the portfolio have been each year? Round your answers to two decimal places. Negative values should be indicated by a minus sign. Year Portfolio: 2016 2017 2018 % 2019 % 2020 % What would the average return on the portfolio have been during this period? Round your answer to two decimal places. % % What would the average return on the portfolio have been during this period? Round your answer to two decimal places. % c. Calculate the standard deviation of returns for each stock and for the portfolio. Round your answers to two decimal places. Stock A % Stock B % Portfolio % Standard Deviation d. Calculate the coefficient of variation for each stock and for the portfolio. Round your answers to two decimal places. Stock A Stock B Portfolio CV e. Assuming you are a risk-averse investor, would you prefer to hold Stock A, Stock B, or the portfolio? -Select- v