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The economy has been very volatile lately. There is a 40% chance of recession and a 60% chance of a boom. Stock A would have a return of -15% if there was a recession but, a 40% return in a boom economy. What is the expected return for Stock A?

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State Probability Return
Recession 40% -15%
Boom 60% 40%

The expected return formula is as follows:

  • Expected return=∑Return×ProbabilityExpected return=∑Return×Probability
  • Expected return=−15%×40100+40%×60100Expected return=−15%×40100+40%×60100
  • Expected return=18%

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