Combining Two Assets Having Perfectly Positively Correlated Returns Will Result

question 182

Multiple Choice

Combining two assets having perfectly positively correlated returns will result in the creation of a portfolio with an overall risk that ________.

• A) remains unchanged
• B) decreases to a level below that of either asset
• C) increases to a level above that of either asset
• D) lies between the asset with the higher risk and the asset with the lower risk

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Definitions:

Economic Profit

Economic profit is the profit from producing goods and services while factoring in the full costs of its resources, including opportunity costs.

Average Total Cost

The total cost divided by the quantity produced, reflecting the per unit cost of production.

Average Variable Cost

The variable cost per unit of output, which includes costs that vary with production, such as materials and labor.

Economic Profit

The net outcome of subtracting all expenses, both overt and hidden, from a corporation's aggregate earnings.