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question 69

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following covariances between securities:
-Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)We say a portfolio is an efficient portfolio whenever it is possible to find another portfolio that is better in terms of both expected return and volatility.
• B)We can rule out inefficient portfolios because they represent inferior investment choices.
• C)The volatility of the portfolio will differ,depending on the correlation between the securities in the portfolio.
• D)Correlation has no effect on the expected return on a portfolio.

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