2. Statistical measures of standalone risk Remember, the expected value of a probability distribution is a statistical measure of the average (mean) value expected to occur during all possible circumstances. To compute an asset's expected return under a range of possible circumstances (or states of nature), multiply the anticipated retum expected to result during each state of nature by its probability of occurrence. Consider the following case: David owns a two-stock portfolio that invests in Happy Dog Soap Company (HDS) and Black Sheep Broadcasting (BSB). Three-quarters of David's portfolio value consists of HDS's shares, and the balance consists of BSB's shares, Each stock's expected return for the next year will depend on forecasted market conditions. The expected returns from the stocks in different market conditions are detailed in the following table: Calculate expected retums for the individual stocks in David's portfolio as well as the expected rate of retum of the entire portfolio over the three possible market conditions next year. - The expected rate of return on Happy Dog Soap's stock over the next year is - The expected rate of return on Black sheep Broadcasting's stock over the next year is - The expected rate of return on David's portfolio over the next year is time, and for each condition there will be a specific outcorne. These probablities and outcomes can be represented in the form of a continuous probability distribution graph. For example, the continuous probability distributions of rates of return on stocks for two different companies are shown on the following graph: Based on the graph's information, which of the following statements is true? Company A has a smaller standard deviation. Company B has a smaller standard deviation