Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Because diversification improves with the number of stocks held in a portfolio an efficient portfolio should be a large portfolio containing many different stocks.
• B)The beta of a security is the sensitivity of the security's return to the return of the overall market.
• C)An efficient portfolio cannot be diversified further,that is there is no way to reduce the risk of the portfolio without lowering its expected return.
• D)We call a portfolio that contains only unsystematic risk an efficient portfolio.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Equity shares representing ownership in a company, giving holders voting rights and a share in the company’s profits through dividends.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another for a price higher than the fair value of its net assets, representing items such as brand reputation or customer loyalty.

Par Value

The nominal value designated by the issuer for a bond or stock, which doesn't reflect its actual market price.

Acquisition

The process by which one company takes over another company, either by purchasing its assets, shares, or both, to assume control.