Diversification Decreases the Variability of Both Unique and Market Risk

question 35

True/False

Diversification decreases the variability of both unique and market risk.

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance, offering predictability in budgeting.

Operating Leverage

A measure of the relative mix of a business’s variable costs and fixed costs, computed as contribution margin divided by operating income.

Highly Automated Industries

Sectors that rely extensively on automation and machinery to produce goods or deliver services with minimal human intervention.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm or project can increase operating income by increasing revenue, a measure of how revenue growth translates into growth in operating income.