An Investor Invests 70% of His Wealth in a Risky

question 36

Multiple Choice

An investor invests 70% of his wealth in a risky asset with an expected rate of return of 0.15 and a variance of 0.04 and 30% in a T-bill that pays 5%.His portfolio's expected return and standard deviation are __________ and __________, respectively.

• A)0.120; 0.14
• B)0.087; 0.06
• C)0.295; 0.12
• D)0.087; 0.12

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Definitions:

Firm-specific Human Capital

The unique skills, knowledge, and abilities that employees develop through working at a specific firm, contributing to its competitive advantage.

Generic Human Capital

Skills and knowledge that are not specific to a particular job or company but are valuable across different roles and industries.

Human Capital Theory

An economic theory which posits that investing in education and training enhances the productivity and efficiency of individuals, hence contributing to a country's economic development.

Firm-specific Human Capital

The unique skills, knowledge, and experiences that employees develop in a particular company, which are valuable to that company but not easily transferable to other firms.