A Portfolio Is Equally Invested in Two Stocks

question 37

Multiple Choice

A portfolio is equally invested in two stocks. The standard deviations are 58% and 46%, respectively. If the correlation between the stocks is 0.24, what is the variance of the portfolio?

• A) 0.1690
• B) 0.2382
• C) 0.1813
• D) 0.2489
• E) 0.2046

Understand the classification of different types of activities in the statement of cash flows (operating, investing, financing).

Identify transactions that are considered noncash investing and financing activities and understand their disclosure.

Recognize examples of cash flows from operating activities.

Know the difference between direct and indirect methods for preparing the operating activities section of the statement of cash flows.

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