Diversification

question 66

Multiple Choice

Diversification

• A)increases the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return.Thus,the likely standard deviation of the portfolio's return is higher.
• B)increases the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return.Thus,the likely standard deviation of the portfolio's return is lower.
• C)reduces the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return.Thus,the likely standard deviation of the portfolio's return is higher.
• D)reduces the likely fluctuation in a portfolio's return.Thus,the likely standard deviation of the portfolio's return is lower.

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Definitions:

Asset-specific Risk

The risk that affects the value of a particular asset, such as changes in its market or sector, distinct from market-wide risk.

Unsystematic Risk

The risk associated with an individual asset or investment, distinct from market-wide risks.

Risk-free Rate of Return

The theoretical return on an investment with zero risk, typically based on government bonds.

Time Value

The idea that having money presently is more valuable than possessing an identical sum later on because of its capacity to generate earnings.