Geometric mean is preferred over arithmetic mean for:
AOne-period return
BMulti-period (compounding) return calculationsCORRECT
CCross-section data only
DForecasting
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Geometric mean accurately captures compounded growth over multiple periods; arithmetic mean overstates true CAGR.
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