The Standard Deviations of Individual Stocks Are Generally Higher Than

question 81

Multiple Choice

The standard deviations of individual stocks are generally higher than the standard deviation of the market portfolio because individual stocks:

• A) offer higher returns.
• B) have more systematic risk.
• C) have no diversification of risk.
• D)do not have unique risk.

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