... ( 18. 18) Given the above results, the set of expected returns and standard deviations of returns are asindicated in Figures 18. 6 and 18. 7. 18. 4 Zero-Covariance Frontier ReturnsSince the set of ... kq(Figure 18. 8). 18. 7.1 ExampleIn Example 18. 3.1, the pricing kernel kqequals (1, 1/2, 3/2) and its standard deviation isσ(kq) =1√6. ( 18. 33)The risk-free return ¯r equals 1 and the Sharpe ... standarddeviations of frontier returns are shown in Figures 18. 3 and 18. 4.If the expectations kernel is risk free, then E(re) equals the risk-free return ¯r; and as followsfrom 18. 10, the expectation of...