Calculate the average monthly return and the standard deviation of these returns for both the S&P 500 and Ford.
Following you will find the end-of-month prices for both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Ford Motor Company common stock. 1. Calculate the average monthly return and the standard deviation of these returns for both the S&P 500 and Ford. S&P 500 Ford 2003 November 1,055.61 13.20 December 1,108