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question 25

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following expected returns,volatilities,and correlations:
-Consider a portfolio consisting of only Duke Energy and Microsoft.The percentage of your investment (portfolio weight) that you would place in Duke Energy stock to achieve a risk-free investment would be closest to:

• A)15%
• B)40%
• C)23%
• D)10%

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