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question 89

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following covariances between securities:
-Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)When stocks are perfectly positively correlated,the set of portfolios is identified graphically by a straight line between them.
• B)An investor seeking high returns and low volatility should only invest in an efficient portfolio.
• C)When the correlation between securities is less than 1,the volatility of the portfolio is reduced due to diversification.
• D)Efficient portfolios can be easily ranked,because investors will choose from among them those with the highest expected returns.

Grasp the concept of horizontal analysis and its application in comparing financial statements.

Understand the effects of transaction corrections on account balances.

Distinguish between the normal balance sides of different accounts and correctly classify them as debit or credit side balances.

Understand basic journal entries for common stock issuance and direct investments in a business.

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