For a Given Standard Deviation, an Efficient Portfolio Will

question 35

Multiple Choice

For a given standard deviation, an efficient portfolio will

• A) minimize the portfolio beta.
• B) minimize the number of securities held in the portfolio.
• C) maximize the expected return.
• D) pinpoint the single best risk-return tradeoff point.

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