An Investor Constructs a Portfolio with a 75% Allocation to a Stock

question 42

Multiple Choice

An investor constructs a portfolio with a 75% allocation to a stock index and a 25% allocation to a risk free asset.The expected returns on the risk-free asset and the stock index are 3% and 10%,respectively.The standard deviation of returns on the stock index is 14%.Calculate the expected standard deviation of the portfolio.

• A) 7.5%
• B) 9.0%
• C) 10.5%
• D) 11.5%
• E) 13.0%

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Modernization Theorist

A scholar who believes in the process whereby societies move from traditional or less developed institutions to those characteristic of more developed societies.

World Systems Theorist

A scholar who analyzes societies in terms of systemic inequalities and hierarchical relationships on a global scale, particularly focusing on the economic dynamics between countries.

Globalization

Refers to the process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments worldwide, leading to the exchange of ideas, products, and cultures.

Diversification

Diversification is the strategy of entering into new markets or creating new products to spread risk and reduce dependence on a single source of income or success.