Consider Two Perfectly Negatively Correlated Risky Securities, a and B

question 15

Multiple Choice

Consider two perfectly negatively correlated risky securities, A and B. Security A has an expected rate of return of 16% and a standard deviation of return of 20%. B has an expected rate of return of 10% and a standard deviation of return of 30%. The weight of security B in the minimum-variance portfolio is ________.

• A) 10%
• B) 20%
• C) 40%
• D) 60%

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Definitions:

Modular Organizations

A flexible organizational structure where different modules (or departments) can be easily reconfigured or exchanged to adapt to changing conditions.

Self-Managing

The ability to effectively manage oneself including time, priorities, and resources without the need for constant direction from others.

Cross-Functional

Involving or encouraging cooperation and interaction among different departments or areas of expertise within an organization.

Modular Organization

refers to a business structure that divides a company into smaller, flexible, and interchangeable units, allowing for specialization and easier adaptation to change.