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Standard deviation andamp; Average real return

Hello all,

I am studying finance in masters degree and at the moment preparing for my exams. I have an urgent question with regards to the subject mentioned in message title.

Although I have to admit that I would need the answer by today itself as I have my exams tomorrow.

I have the answer but don't understand how to deduce it by working it out.

Q1. year nominal return % Inflation %

2002 -20.9 2.4

2003 +31.6 1.9

2004 +12.5 3.3

2005 +6.4 3.4

2006 +15.8 2.5

The table shows the nominal returns on US shares and the rate of inflation.a) What is the standard deviation of the market returns and also, b) calculate the average real return.

The answer for the a) is 19.2% b) 6.2%

Q2) year nominal return % S&P returns %

2002 -12.1 -20.9

2003 +28.2 +31.6

2004 +11.00 +12.5

2005 +8.9 +6.4

2006 +15.0 +15.8

Being a mutual fund manager, you have produced the above percentage rate of return from 02 to 06. Rates of return on the market are given for comparison.

Calculate the a) average return and b) standard deviation for your mutual fund.

Answers are a) 10.2% b) 14.5%

I would be highly grateful if someone would show me the work out in coming up with the answers given.

Thanks a lot!

Garima

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