Probability Question Without Knowing the Distribution

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The discussion revolves around calculating the probability of an asset appreciating by 5% over a two-year period without knowing its distribution. Participants emphasize that the specific asset in question significantly influences the probability assessment. Additionally, they highlight the necessity of advanced statistical methods and market analysis to accurately determine such probabilities, especially when profit margins are involved.

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Drewau2005
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Hello

Thank you to the contributors on this forum.
My question is not a homework question but rather concerns an idea I have been thinking of for some time.

Suppose there are two parties to an agreement whereby one party agrees to pay the other party a sum of money, should an asset not appreciate in a value by a percetage (say 5%) over a period of time (say 2 years).

How do you work out the probability of the asset increasing value by 5% ?

Many thanks in advance

Drew
 
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Wouldn't it have something to do with what is the asset? And even then you would have to be pretty good to figure that--expecially if you had to also make a profit.
 

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