Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) An investor can eliminate virtually all market risk if he or she holds a very large and well diversified portfolio of stocks.
• B) The higher the correlation between the stocks in a portfolio,the lower the risk inherent in the portfolio.
• C) It is impossible to have a situation where the market risk of a single stock is less than that of a portfolio that includes the stock.
• D) Once a portfolio has about 40 stocks,adding additional stocks will not reduce its risk by even a small amount.
• E) An investor can eliminate virtually all diversifiable risk if he or she holds a very large,well-diversified portfolio of stocks.

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Definitions:

Corporate Affairs

Activities and responsibilities related to the operation and management of a corporation, including compliance, governance, and public relations.

Limited Partner

One who invests in a limited partnership but does not play an active role in managing the business. Unlike general partners, limited partners are only liable for partnership debts up to the amounts they have invested.

Management Participation

Involvement or active engagement of management in the strategic and operational tasks of an organization or a particular project.

Voluntary Contract

An agreement entered into freely by parties who are capable of making their own choices and decisions, without coercion.