Consider the Following Probability Distribution for Stocks a and B

Multiple Choice

Consider the following probability distribution for stocks A and B: $$\begin{array} { c c c c } \text { State } & \text { Probability } & \text { Return on Stock A } & \text { Return on Stock B } \\1 & 0.10 & 10 \% & 8 \% \\2 & 0.20 & 13 \% & 7 \% \\3 & 0.20 & 12 \% & 6 \% \\4 & 0.30 & 14 \% & 9 \% \\5 & 0.20 & 15 \% & 8 \% \\\hline\end{array}$$ The expected rate of return and standard deviation of the global minimum variance portfolio, G, are __________ and __________, respectively.

A) 10.07%; 1.05%
B) 8.97%; 2.03%
C) 10.07%; 3.01%
D) 8.97%; 1.05%