Which of the Following Statements Best Describes What You Should

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes what you should expect if you randomly select stocks and add them to your portfolio?

• A) Adding more such stocks will reduce the portfolio's unsystematic,or diversifiable,risk.
• B) Adding more such stocks will increase the portfolio's expected rate of return.
• C) Adding more such stocks will reduce the portfolio's beta coefficient and thus its systematic risk.
• D) Adding more such stocks will have no effect on the portfolio's risk.
• E) Adding more such stocks will reduce the portfolio's market risk but not its unsystematic risk.

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Definitions:

Depreciable Cost

The cost of a fixed asset minus its salvage value, which is the total amount that can be depreciated over its useful life.

Initial Cost

The amount of money spent to acquire or start up an asset or investment, excluding any subsequent costs for maintenance or operation.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total depreciation for a fixed asset that has been charged to expense since the asset was acquired and made available for use.

Machinery

Heavy industrial equipment used in the production of goods or for performing services, which can include machines for manufacturing, assembly, and packaging.