A stock portfolio consists of four stocks. Stock A represents 20% of the portfolio and has a return of 6%. Stock B represents
30% of the portfolio and has a return of 8%. Stock C represents 20% of the portfolio and has a return of 4%. Stock D
represents the remaining 30% of the portfolio and has a negative-return of 5%. What is the average return of the portfolio?

A.

2.9%

B.

2.6%

C.

3.2%

D.

3.4%

Solution:

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