Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Risk refers to the chance that some unfavorable event will occur,and a probability distribution is completely described by a listing of the likelihood of unfavorable events.
• B) Portfolio diversification reduces the variability of returns on an individual stock.
• C) When company specific risk has been diversified,the inherent risk that remains is market risk which is constant for all securities in the market.
• D) A stock with a beta of −1.0 has zero systematic (or market)risk.
• E) The SML relates required returns to firms' systematic (or market)risk.The slope and intercept of this line cannot be controlled by the financial manager.

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Definitions:

Annually Balancing

The process of adjusting or reconciling financial accounts or budgets to match or balance over a one-year period.

Cyclically Balanced Budget

A fiscal strategy where the government aims to balance its budget over the complete economic cycle, accumulating surpluses in boom periods and deficits during recessions.

Budget Deficits

A financial situation where a government's expenditures surpass its revenues.

Budget Surpluses

A situation where a government's revenue exceeds its expenditures over a specific period, indicating financial health.