Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 66

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following expected returns,volatilities,and correlations:
-Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The Sharpe ratio measures the ratio of volatility-to-reward provided by a portfolio.
• B)Borrowing money to invest in stocks is referred to as buying stocks on margin.
• C)The Sharpe ratio is the number of stand deviations the portfolio's return would have to fall to under-perform the risk-free investment.
• D)The slope of the line through a given portfolio is often referred to as the Sharpe ratio of the portfolio.

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Definitions:

Financial Leverage

The use of borrowed funds or debt to amplify returns from an investment or project.

Stock Split

A corporate action in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares to increase liquidity.

Reverse Split

A corporate action in which a company decreases the number of its outstanding shares to increase the share price.

Total Market Value

The aggregate valuation of a company or asset in the marketplace, based on current share price and the total number of outstanding shares.