Consider Two Perfectly Negatively Correlated Risky Securities, K and L

question 38

Multiple Choice

Consider two perfectly negatively correlated risky securities, K and L.K has an expected rate of return of 13% and a standard deviation of 19%.L has an expected rate of return of 10% and a standard deviation of 16%. The risk-free portfolio that can be formed with the two securities will earn _____ rate of return.

• A)9.5%
• B)11.4%
• C)10.9%
• D)9.9%

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