Diversification of a Portfolio

question 118

Multiple Choice

Diversification of a portfolio

• A)can eliminate market risk,but it cannot eliminate firm-specific risk.
• B)can eliminate firm-specific risk,but it cannot eliminate market risk.
• C)increases the portfolio's standard deviation.
• D)is not necessary for a person who is risk averse.

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