Modern Portfolio Theory Seeks to Minimize Risk and Maximize Return

question 69

True/False

Modern portfolio theory seeks to minimize risk and maximize return by combining highly correlated assets.

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Definitions:

Relevant

Pertaining to something that is closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, especially in terms of information.

Accounting Information

This refers to the data generated from financial accounting practices, used for making business decisions.

Cost Constraint

The Cost Constraint principle in accounting refers to the idea that the value of the information provided by financial reports should outweigh the cost of providing it.

Going Concern

The assumption that an entity will continue its operations in the foreseeable future and not go bankrupt or be forced to stop operations.