A Stock Fund Has a Standard Deviation of 18 Percent

question 26

Multiple Choice

A stock fund has a standard deviation of 18 percent and a bond fund has a standard deviation of 10 percent.The correlation of the two funds is .15.What is the approximate weight of the stock fund in the minimum variance portfolio?

• A) 11 percent
• B) 15 percent
• C) 20 percent
• D) 24 percent
• E) 27 percent

Identify the unique characteristics and the significance of the water vascular system in echinoderms.

Describe the various distinctive body plans and feeding mechanisms among the deuterostomes.

Recognize and classify the internal skeletal features of different deuterostome groups.

Distinguish between the major clades within deuterostomes based on genetic, morphological, and evolutionary evidence.

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Definitions:

Direct Approach

A communication method in which the main point or decision is presented at the beginning of the message, followed by supporting details.

Indirect Approach

A method used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions, deferred revenues, and expenses to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Investing Activities

Transactions involving the purchase and sale of long-term assets and other investments, reflecting a company's investment strategy.

Financing Activities

Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the contributed equity and borrowings of the entity, including issuing debt, equity transactions, and paying dividends.