Which statement(s) below accurately describe(s) the difference between a required return and an expected return? (Select all that apply)

Group of answer choices

a) The expected return is the anticipated holding period return given the market's current price and the expected ending period price.

b) The required return is the return that an investor needs to obtain to be compensated for the statistical risk taken with the investment

c) The expected return is the return that an investor needs to obtain to be compensated for the statistical risk taken with the investment

d) The required return is the anticipated holding period return given the market's current price and the expected ending period price.