The Purpose of Diversification Is to

question 55

Multiple Choice

The purpose of diversification is to

• A) reduce the volatility of a portfolio's return.
• B) raise the volatility of a portfolio's return.
• C) reduce the average return on a portfolio.
• D) raise the average return on a portfolio.

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Definitions:

Civil Society

Is the private sphere of social life.

Non-routine Collective Action

Spontaneous, unstructured group actions that arise in response to unforeseen events or crises, differing from regular, organized collective activities.

Collective Action

Action taken together by a group of people with the aim of achieving a common objective, often in response to a social, political, or environmental issue.

Relative Deprivation Theory

A sociological theory that holds individuals who perceive themselves as having less resources than others will feel deprived and might seek to change this through action.