Scenario: Diversification Morris Is Considering Investing $10,000 in a Sunglass

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Scenario: Diversification Morris is considering investing $10,000 in a sunglass company or a rain poncho company.If it is a rainy year and he invests only in the sunglass company, he expects to lose $5,000 at the end of the year.However, if it is a rainy year and he invests only in the rain poncho company, he expects to earn $10,000.If it is a sunny year and he invests only in the sunglass company, he expects to earn $10,000 at the end of the year; if he invests only in the rain poncho company, he expects to lose $5,000 in a sunny year.There is a 50% chance of a sunny year and a 50% chance of a rainy year.
(Scenario: Diversification) Based on the information in the scenario Diversification, if Morris invests all of his money in the sunglass company, what is his expected gain or loss?

• A)a loss of $2,500
• B)to break even
• C)a gain of $2,500
• D)a gain of $10,000

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Definitions:

Preferred Shareholders

Investors who own preferred shares in a company, which typically come with a fixed dividend but no voting rights.

Bondholders

Individuals or institutions that hold debt securities issued by corporations or governments, thereby lending them money.

Income Tax

A tax that governments impose on financial income generated by all entities within their jurisdiction.

Preferred Stock

A category of corporate ownership that holds a superior right over the company's assets and profits compared to common stock.