What Is the Standard Deviation of an Equally Weighted Portfolio

question 45

Multiple Choice

What is the standard deviation of an equally weighted portfolio of two stocks with a covariance of 0.009, if the standard deviation of the first stock is 15% and the standard deviation of the second stock is 20%?

• A) 2.0%
• B) 2.1%
• C) 7.8%
• D) 14.2%
• E) 14.7%

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Definitions:

Inventoriable Costs

These are costs associated with the acquisition or production of goods, which are initially recorded as inventory on the balance sheet and expensed as cost of goods sold when the goods are sold.

Direct Costs

Expenses that can be directly linked to the production of specific goods or services, such as materials and labor.

Cost of Goods Manufactured

The total expense incurred in manufacturing products during a specific period, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.

FG Inventory

Finished Goods Inventory, which represents the completed products that are ready to be sold but have not yet been sold.