For example, a lower volatility stock may have an expected (average) return of 7%, with annual volatility of 5%. This would indicate returns from approximately negative 3% to positive 17% most of the time (19 times out of 20, or 95% via a two standard deviation rule).
To join the enlisted ranks, in general you must: 1  Be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder Non-citizens must speak, read, and write English fluently. Non-citizens must currently live in the U.S. 2  Be in good health. 3  Be 17 to 40 years old (different branches have different age requirements). View a chart of age requirements by service.
In the United States Army, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard, the maximum age allowed to enlist and ship to basic training is 35 years old. The Army experimented for quite some time allowing anyone up to the age of 42 years old to enlist and complete basic training. On April 1st, 2011, they reverted this to the lower age limit.