Correlation

question 25

Multiple Choice

Correlation

• A) is a measure similar to the standard deviation, but more precise.
• B) may only be positive.
• C) is usually negative for a portfolio with two securities.
• D) measures the degree to which a change in the riskiness of one security causes the risk of another to change.
• E) ranges between −1 and +1.

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Definitions:

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