In the Mean-Standard Deviation Graph, Which One of the Following

question 19

Multiple Choice

In the mean-standard deviation graph, which one of the following statements is true regarding the indifference curve of a risk-averse investor?

• A) It is the locus of portfolios that have the same expected rates of return and different standard deviations.
• B) It is the locus of portfolios that have the same standard deviations and different rates of return.
• C) It is the locus of portfolios that offer the same utility according to returns and standard deviations.
• D) It connects portfolios that offer increasing utilities according to returns and standard deviations.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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Definitions:

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