When used to evaluate the performance of an investment

When used to evaluate the performance of an investment, the geometric mean is considered to be superior to the arithmetic mean.
True or False

In comparison to portfolios comprised entirely of corporate stocks and bonds, investment portfolios which include some form of real estate investment (as indicated by EREIT and FRC returns in the text) tend to offer lower levels of risk for equivalent returns
True or False


What statistical concept do many portfolio managers use to represent risk when considering investment performance?
(A)   The standard deviation of returns
(B)   The difference, or “spread,” between the highest value over the holding period and the lowest value over the holding period
(C)   The geometric mean return
(D)   The coefficient of variation