Stocks a and B Are Quite Similar: Each Has an Expected

question 101

Multiple Choice

Stocks A and B are quite similar: Each has an expected return of 12%, a beta of 1.2, and a standard deviation of 25%. The returns on the two stocks have a correlation of 0.6. Portfolio P has 50% in Stock A and 50% in Stock B. Which of the following statements is CORRECTσ

• A) portfolio p has a standard deviation that is greater than 25%.
• B) portfolio p has an expected return that is less than 12%.
• C) portfolio p has a standard deviation that is less than 25%.
• D) portfolio p has a beta that is less than 1.2.
• E) portfolio p has a beta that is greater than 1.2.

Understand the physical conditions and adaptations of organisms in various aquatic ecosystems.

Identify the characteristics and importance of coastal wetlands and their role in environmental protection.

Recognize the distribution of water on Earth and the significance of oceans in the global ecosystem.

Understand the concepts of net primary productivity and its distribution in different aquatic zones.

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