Question: Problem 6-7 (Algo) Consider the following table: Scenario Probability Stock Fund Rate of Return Bond Fund Rate of Return Severe recession 0.20 38% 12% Mild

Problem 6-7 (Algo)

Consider the following table:

Scenario Probability Stock Fund Rate of Return Bond Fund Rate of Return
Severe recession 0.20 38% 12%
Mild recession 0.20 26.0% 7%
Normal growth 0.35 8% 3%
Boom 0.25 46% 7%

Required:

a. Calculate the values of mean return and variance for the stock fund. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round "Mean return" value to 1 decimal place and "Variance" to 4 decimal places.)

b. Calculate the value of the covariance between the stock and bond funds. (Negative value should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 4 decimal places.)

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