A Portfolio with a Beta of Minus 2 Has the Same

question 6

True/False

A portfolio with a beta of minus 2 has the same degree of risk to its holder, relative to the market, as a portfolio with a beta of plus 2. However, the holder of either portfolio could lower his or her risk exposure by buying some "normal" stocks.

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