Which Statement Is NOT True

question 248

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true?

• A) Portfolio managers should diversify investments.
• B) The promise of higher returns is accompanied by higher risk.
• C) A single investor can consistently beat the market over the long term.
• D) Active stock markets are an important part of the economy.

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Definitions:

Expected Return

The average return an investor anticipates receiving from an investment, taking into account all possible outcomes.

Risk-Free Rate

The expected yield from an investment that is considered free from the risk of financial loss, often exemplified by the returns on government bonds.

Optimal Risky Portfolio

A portfolio that offers the highest expected return for a given level of risk or the lowest risk for a given level of expected return.

Expected Return

The average return anticipated on an investment over a given period, accounting for the different rates of return and their probabilities.