The Principle of Diversification Tells Us That

question 71

Multiple Choice

The principle of diversification tells us that:

• A) concentrating an investment in two or three large stocks will eliminate all of the unsystematic risk.
• B) concentrating an investment in three companies all within the same industry will greatly reduce the systematic risk.
• C) spreading an investment across five diverse companies will not lower the total risk.
• D) spreading an investment across many diverse assets will eliminate all of the systematic risk.
• E) spreading an investment across many diverse assets will eliminate some of the total risk.

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Labor

The human effort, either physical or mental, employed in the production of goods and services.

Materials

Raw elements or substances used in the production or manufacturing of goods.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of output or activity.

Total Costs

The sum of all expenses associated with the production of goods or services, including both fixed and variable costs.