Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 89

Multiple Choice

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

• A)When stocks are perfectly positively correlated,the set of portfolios is identified graphically by a straight line between them.
• B)An investor seeking high returns and low volatility should only invest in an efficient portfolio.
• C)When the correlation between securities is less than 1,the volatility of the portfolio is reduced due to diversification.
• D)Efficient portfolios can be easily ranked,because investors will choose from among them those with the highest expected returns.

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

An index that measures the average change over time in the prices paid by consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Money Demand

The desire to hold cash or easily liquidated assets based on the trade-off between the liquidity they provide and the interest foregone by not investing.

Inflation

The speed at which the overall price level of goods and services increases, leading to a decline in the currency's buying power.

Relative Prices

The price of one good or service compared to another, often used to analyze choices and preferences in consumer behavior.