Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)The fundamental lesson of modern portfolio theory (MPT) is that by taking advantage of its profitability, an FI can diversify considerable amounts of credit risk as long as the returns on different assets are imperfectly correlated.
• B)The fundamental lesson of modern portfolio theory (MPT) is that by taking advantage of its size, an FI can diversify considerable amounts of credit risk as long as the returns on different assets are imperfectly correlated.
• C)The fundamental lesson of modern portfolio theory (MPT) is that by taking advantage of its profitability, an FI can diversify considerable amounts of credit risk as long as the returns on different assets are perfectly correlated.
• D)The fundamental lesson of modern portfolio theory (MPT) is that by taking advantage of its profitability, an FI can diversify considerable amounts of credit risk as long as the returns on different assets are imperfectly correlated

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Definitions:

Conditional Guarantors

Parties that agree to fulfill the obligations of a defaulting party under certain conditions specified in the agreement.

Cosureties

Cosureties are multiple parties that collectively agree to be surety, sharing the liability and responsibility for fulfilling the principal's obligations.

Absolute Sureties

Individuals or entities that guarantee the performance of a debtor or contractual obligations without any conditions.

Financing Statement

A document filed by a creditor to indicate a security interest in the assets of a debtor, typically used in secured transactions.