Suppose Two Portfolios Have the Same Average Return and the Same

question 71

Multiple Choice

Suppose two portfolios have the same average return and the same standard deviation of returns, but portfolio A has a higher beta than portfolio B. According to the Sharpe measure, the performance of portfolio A

• A) is better than the performance of portfolio B.
• B) is the same as the performance of portfolio B.
• C) is poorer than the performance of portfolio B.
• D) cannot be measured as there are no data on the alpha of the portfolio.
• E) None of the options are correct.

Understand the role of transference in therapeutic settings.

Comprehend methods for associating relaxation with anxiety-arousing situations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy and the influence of factors like the placebo effect.

Differentiate between cognitive therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The entire amount of income received by a firm from selling its goods or services before any expenses are deducted.

Total Cost

The sum of fixed and variable costs incurred by a firm in producing and offering a product or service for sale.

Fixed Cost

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Economic Profit

The difference between the total revenue earned by a business and the total costs (both explicit and implicit) of all resources used.