The Measure of Risk in a Portfolio Selection Problem Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

The measure of risk in a portfolio selection problem is called:

• A) the covariance of the return.
• B) the variance of the return.
• C) the expected return.
• D) decreasing marginal return.
• E) None of the choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Compound Interest

Interest that is figured on the base amount initially invested or borrowed, along with the previously gathered interest.

Exponential Functions

Mathematical functions representing growth or decay at a constantly increasing or decreasing rate, often used in modeling population growth or radioactive decay.

Compound Interest

This refers to interest earned or paid on the initial amount of a deposit or loan, plus any interest that has accrued over time.

Present Value

Present value is the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return.