The Risk of a Portfolio

question 69

Multiple Choice

The risk of a portfolio

• A)increases as the number of stocks in the portfolio increases.
• B)is usually measured using a statistic called the standard diversification.
• C)is positively related to the average return of the portfolio.
• D)bears no relationship to the average return of the portfolio.

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Definitions:

Profits

The financial gain achieved when the revenue from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes needed to sustain the activity.

Productivity

The efficiency of production measured by the amount of output per unit of input.

Consumer Prices

The prices paid by consumers for goods and services, which can fluctuate based on supply and demand, inflation, and other economic factors.

Student Absenteeism

Refers to the habit of students missing school frequently without valid reasons, affecting their academic performance.