Two stocks with actual returns as follows are being considered by me as an investor. Assist me by calculating the standard deviationand the coefficient of variationand avise me based on a comparison of risk and return.
Stock X – Actual Returns: 6%, 12%, 8%, 10%
Stock Z – Actual Returns: 9.5%, 9.25%, 8%, 9%
Calculates the standard deviation and the coefficient of variation for returns on two stocks.