The Variance of a Portfolio of Risky Securities

question 29

Multiple Choice

The variance of a portfolio of risky securities

• A)is a weighted sum of the securities' variances.
• B)is the sum of the securities' variances.
• C)is the weighted sum of the securities' variances and covariances.
• D)is the sum of the securities' covariances.
• E)None of the options

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