Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The expected return of a portfolio should correspond to the portfolio's beta.
• B)Graphically the line through the risk-free investment and the market portfolio is called the capital market line (CML).
• C)The beta of a portfolio is the weighted average beta of the securities in the portfolio.
• D)By holding a negative beta security,an investor can reduce the overall market risk of her portfolio.

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Definitions:

Inflation

A period when prices in general are rising and the purchasing power of money is declining.

Price Levels

General price indices reflecting the overall movement of prices within an economy over a period of time, affecting purchasing power and inflation rates.

Present Value

The present worth of a future sum of money or series of cash flows, considering a given return rate.

Compound Interest

In this method, interest is accrued on the principal sum as well as on the interest that has been accumulated over prior periods of the investment or loan.