The Standard Deviation of a Two Asset Portfolio with a Correlation

question 2

Multiple Choice

The standard deviation of a two asset portfolio with a correlation coefficient of .35 will be _______________ the weighted average standard deviation of the portfolio.

• A) below
• B) above
• C) equal to
• D) None of the options are correct

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