Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The expected return of a portfolio should correspond to the portfolio's beta.
• B)Graphically the line through the risk-free investment and the market portfolio is called the capital market line (CML).
• C)The beta of a portfolio is the weighted average beta of the securities in the portfolio.
• D)By holding a negative beta security,an investor can reduce the overall market risk of her portfolio.

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Definitions:

Risk-free Return

The theoretical return on an investment with no risk of financial loss, often represented by the yield on government bonds.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the dispersion or spread in a set of data from its mean, indicating the degree of variation or consistency.

Variable Life Insurance

A type of life insurance where the cash value and death benefit vary based on the performance of investments chosen by the policyholder.

Keogh Plans

Tax-deferred pension plans for self-employed individuals or unincorporated businesses, allowing for contributions to be made towards retirement savings.