When Adding a Randomly Chosen New Stock to an Existing

question 61

True/False

When adding a randomly chosen new stock to an existing portfolio, the higher (or more positive) the degree of correlation between the new stock and stocks already in the portfolio, the less the additional stock will reduce the portfolio's risk.

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Definitions:

Inflation

A measure of the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.

Money Supply

A comprehensive sum of money in an economy at any given point, covering cash, coins, and the funds maintained in demand and savings deposits.

Price Level

A measure of the average prices of goods and services in an economy at a given time, often considered in terms of inflation or deflation.

Real Interest Rate

The rate of interest an investor expects to receive after allowing for inflation. It more accurately reflects the real cost of borrowing and the real yield to lenders.