If the Correlation Coefficient Between the Returns on Stock C

question 62

Multiple Choice

If the correlation coefficient between the returns on stock C and stock D is +1.0, the standard deviation of return for stock C is 15 percent, and that for stock D is 30 percent, calculate the covariance between stock C and stock D.

• A)+45
• B)-450
• C)+450
• D)-45

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Definitions:

Intra-entity Gross Profit

The profit made on transactions within the same company or between subsidiaries under the same parent company not yet realized outside the entity.

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