Even If the Correlation Between the Returns on Two Securities

question 34

True/False

Even if the correlation between the returns on two securities is +1.0, if the securities are combined in the correct proportions, the resulting 2-asset portfolio will have less risk than either security held alone.

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Definitions:

Revenue Accounts

Accounts that track the income earned from the sale of goods and services, or the increase in equity resulting from the operations of an organization.

Owner's Capital Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that represents the owner's invested capital plus retained earnings minus withdrawals.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Accounts that reflect the financial position of a company at a specific point in time, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity.

Closing Entry Process

The procedure used at the end of an accounting period to transfer balances from temporary accounts to permanent accounts, clearing the temporary accounts for the next period.