Which of the following ranges of annual returns best describes the variability for small-company stocks in the United States for the period 1950-1999?
A)0% to 15%
B)-10% to 40%
C)-30% to 55%
D)-40% to 100%

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The period 1950-1999 is known for its high and turbulent stock market volatility. Small-company stocks in the United States during this period had a large variability in their annual returns. The range of annual returns for small-company stocks during this period was between -39% and 116%. Therefore, choice D (-40% to 100%) is the best description of the variability for small-company stocks in the United States for this period.

Which of the Following Ranges of Annual Returns Best Describes