An asset had annual returns of 14, 11, -15, 2, and 37 percent, respectively, for the past five years. What is the standard deviation of these returns?
A) 8.96 percent
B) 16.05 percent
C) 17.92 percent
D) 18.91 percent
E) 20.03 percent

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To calculate the standard deviation, first find the average return, then calculate the squared deviations from the mean, find their average, and take the square root. The standard deviation of these returns is approximately 18.91 percent.

An Asset Had Annual Returns of 14, 11, -15, 2