Which of the Following Statements Regarding Portfolio Risk and Number

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding portfolio risk and number of stocks is generally true?

• A) Adding more stocks increases risk.
• B) Adding more stocks decreases risk but does not eliminate it.
• C) Adding more stocks has no effect on risk.
• D) Adding more stocks decreases only systematic risk.

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