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1.) 2/3rd of returns would mean 67% of all returns would fall between ( mean - standard deviation and mean + standard deviation)
Since this interval also includes 0% and negative percentage of returns,
we can take risk and be somewhat comfortable about investing in Micro Trend.
b. Somewhat comfortable.
2.) The interval is constructed at 95% confidence, so we would be comfortable to invest looking at the average annual return to be positive.
a. Comfortable.
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