All of the Following Are Assumptions of the Markowitz Model

question 32

Multiple Choice

All of the following are assumptions of the Markowitz model except

• A) Risk is measured based on the variability of returns.
• B) Investors maximize one-period expected utility.
• C) Investors' utility curves demonstrate properties of diminishing marginal utility of wealth.
• D) Investors base decisions solely on expected return and time.
• E) All of the above

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