Assume That Stock Market Returns Do Not Resemble a Single-Index

question 6

Multiple Choice

Assume that stock market returns do not resemble a single-index structure. An investment fund analyzes 100 stocks in order to construct a mean-variance efficient portfolio constrained by 100 investments. They will need to calculate _____________ expected returns and ___________ variances of returns.

• A) 100; 100
• B) 100; 4950
• C) 4950; 100
• D) 4950; 4950

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Definitions:

Self-Interest

An individual's actions and decisions are motivated by their own personal gain or interest, often considered as the driving force behind economic activity.

Competition

is the rivalry among sellers in the same market to attract customers by offering better terms, quality, or services.

Freedom of Enterprise

Freedom of enterprise is the principle that individuals or businesses have the right to own, operate, and profit from their own ventures in an open market with minimal government interference.