Consider the Following Expected Returns, Volatilities, and Correlations

question 40

Multiple Choice

Consider the following expected returns, volatilities, and correlations:

The expected return of a portfolio that is equally invested in Duke Energy and Microsoft is closest to ________.

• A) 15%
• B) 14%
• C) 30%
• D) 45%

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Definitions:

Altruism

Altruism is the selfless concern for the wellbeing of others, often manifested by the act of giving without expecting anything in return.

Anxious Attachment Style

A pattern of attachment characterized by intense anxiety and fear of abandonment, leading to excessive seeking of closeness and reassurance from attachment figures.

Romantic Relationship

A close interpersonal relationship characterized by love, affection, and commitment between two people.

Lack of Trust

A feeling or attitude that arises from a belief that others are not reliable, worthy of confidence, or dependable.