The Primary Goal of Both Domestic and International Portfolio Managers

question 56

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of both domestic and international portfolio managers is:

• A) to maximize return for a given level of risk, or to minimize risk for a given level of return.
• B) to minimize the number of unique securities held in their portfolio.
• C) to maximize their WACC.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Chlorophyll

Green photosynthetic pigment of algae and plants that absorbs solar energy; occurs as chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.

Phenotypes

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Dominant Allele

Allele that exerts its phenotypic effect in the heterozygote; it masks the expression of the recessive allele.

Gene Locus

The specific fixed position on a chromosome where a particular gene or genetic marker is located, essential in genetics for identifying gene variations.