Which Is the Best Measure of Risk for a Single

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which is the best measure of risk for a single asset held in isolation,and which is the best measure for an asset held in a diversified portfolio?

• A) Variance;correlation coefficient.
• B) Standard deviation;correlation coefficient.
• C) Beta;variance.
• D) Coefficient of variation;beta.
• E) Beta;beta.

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and position of a company, including income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows.

Accounting Practice

Refers to the standardized methods and procedures used by accountants to prepare financial statements and records.

Unlimited Liability

A legal obligation where business owners and partners are personally responsible for all the debts of the business.

Separate Taxation

A tax system in which different types of income are taxed separately rather than being combined and taxed at the same rate.