The Elements Along the Diagonal of the Variance Covariance Matrix

question 23

Multiple Choice

The elements along the diagonal of the Variance Covariance matrix are:

• A) covariances.
• B) security weights.
• C) security selections.
• D) variances.

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Definitions:

Cost of Equity

The return that investors expect for investing in a company's equity, indicating the compensation the market demands for taking on the risk of owning the stock.

Weighted Average Cost of Capital

The average rate of return a company is expected to pay its security holders, weighted by the proportion of each finance source in the company's structure.

Bonds

Fixed-income investment products representing a loan made by an investor to a borrower, typically corporate or governmental.

Preferred Shares

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common shares, usually with fixed dividends.