Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Expected return should rise proportionately with volatility.
• B)Investors would not choose to hold a portfolio that is more volatile unless they expected to earn a higher return.
• C)Smaller stocks have lower volatility than larger stocks.
• D)The largest stocks are typically more volatile than a portfolio of large stocks.

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Definitions:

Fungi

A kingdom of organisms that includes molds, yeasts, and mushrooms, which live by decomposing and absorbing the organic material in which they grow.

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner (usually an algae or cyanobacteria), living together on surfaces like rocks or trees.

Algae

A diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that are not necessarily closely related, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large multicellular forms, inhabiting both freshwater and marine environments.

Chytrid Fungi

A group of primitive pathogenic fungi that can infect amphibian skins, significantly contributing to global declines in amphibian populations.