Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Because very little trading is required to maintain it, an equal-weighted portfolio is called a passive portfolio.
• B) If the number of shares in a value-weighted portfolio does not change, but only the prices change, the portfolio will remain value-weighted.
• C) The CAPM says that individual investors should hold the market portfolio, a value-weighted portfolio of all risky securities in the market.
• D) A price-weighted portfolio holds an equal number of shares of each stock, independent of their size.

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Definitions:

Investment

Allocating financial assets or resources in the hope of receiving future income or profit.

Market Rate Of Interest

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace for investments, loans, and savings, varying based on demand, supply, and monetary policy.

Normal Rate Of Return

The average or expected return on investment typical for a given industry or sector, accounting for risk.

Economic Profit

The net difference in a company's total earnings and all its costs, encompassing both overt and hidden expenses.