You Observe the Following Information Regarding Companies X and Y

question 93

Multiple Choice

You observe the following information regarding Companies X and Y:
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-Company X has a higher expected return than Company Y.
-Company X has a lower standard deviation of returns than Company Y.
-Company X has a higher beta than Company Y.
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Given this information,which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Company X has more diversifiable risk than Company Y.
• B) Company X has a lower coefficient of variation than Company Y.
• C) Company X has less market risk than Company Y.
• D) Company X's returns will be negative when Y's returns are positive.
• E) Company X's stock is a better buy than Company Y's stock.

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Definitions:

Tax Considerations

The factors concerning the tax implications of any financial decision, investment strategy, or transaction, which can affect the overall benefit or cost to an individual or business.

Risk Tolerance

An individual's or financial entity's capacity to endure loss or volatility in investment value while attempting to achieve investing goals.

Weighted Average Cost

A calculation that takes into account the various costs of goods based on their relative weights, to arrive at an average cost per unit.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, representing the benefits that could have been received but were sacrificed in the pursuit of another option.