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:

Corporate Strategy

The overarching plan and scope of an organization aimed at achieving long-term business objectives and competitive advantage.

Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, indicating its liquidity, financial health, and ability to handle operational expenses.

Visionary Goals

Long-term, aspirational goals that a company aims to achieve, reflecting its ultimate ambition or desired future state.

Organizational Progress

The forward or developmental movement achieved by an organization in its pursuit of goals.