For Diversification to Reduce Risk

question 1

Multiple Choice

For diversification to reduce risk,

• A)the returns on the individual securities should be highly correlated
• B)the prices of the stocks should be stable
• C)the returns on the individual securities should be negatively correlated
• D)one firm should offer dividends and the other should offer capital gains

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Definitions:

Comprehensiveness

Refers to the quality of including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.

Comparative Reasoning

Evaluating two or more objects, ideas, or situations to identify similarities and differences.

Comparative Inferences

The process of drawing conclusions based on comparisons between different sets of data or situations.

Productivity Criterion

A measure or standard used to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of a task or process.