Which of the Following Concerns Is Likely to Be Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concerns is likely to be most important to portfolio investors seeking diversification?

• A) Total volatility of individual securities
• B) Standard deviation of individual securities
• C) Correlation of returns between securities
• D) Achieving the risk-free rate of return

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