A portfolio consisting of four stocks is expected to produce returns of -9%, 11%, 13% and 17%, respectively, over the next four years. What is the standard deviation of these expected returns?
A) 10.05%
B) 11.60%
C) 8.00%
D) 33.42%
Answer: B
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