The Portfolio Expected Return of Two Investments

question 148

Multiple Choice

The portfolio expected return of two investments

• A)will be higher when the covariance is zero.
• B)will be higher when the covariance is negative.
• C)will be higher when the covariance is positive.
• D)does not depend on the covariance.

Comprehend the concept and formulation of null and alternative hypotheses.

Distinguish between the decision outcomes in hypothesis testing (true positive, true negative, false positive, false negative).

Examine the relationship between the level of significance and error types.

Realize the impact of changing the level of significance on the probabilities of committing Type I and Type II errors.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Shares

The total number of shares of stock that are currently owned by investors, including restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

Distribution

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Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to boost the liquidity of the shares.

Common Stockholders' Equity

Represents the equity invested by common shareholders, along with retained earnings or losses.