Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Stock returns will tend to move together if they are affect similarly by economic events.
• B) Stocks in the same industry tend to have more highly correlated returns than stocks in different industries.
• C) Almost all of the correlations between stocks are negative, illustrating the general tendency of stocks to move together.
• D) With a positive amount invest in each stock, the more the stocks move together and the higher their covariance or correlation, the more variable the portfolio will be.

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Definitions:

Essentialism

A philosophical doctrine emphasizing the discovery and recognition of immutable essential characteristics that define entities, concepts, or categories.

Essentialist Arguments

Claims that certain behaviors, attributes, or interests are biologically determined and inherent to specific groups, dismissing social or cultural influences.

Historical Variability

Refers to the changes and variations in historical phenomena over time, demonstrating how events, practices, and societal norms evolve.

Cultural Variability

The range of differences in cultural practices, beliefs, and values among different societies or among different groups within a society.